Vermont’s PFAS law, explained for shoppers

Food packaging, rugs, ski wax banned; broader categories following

Vermont banned intentionally added PFAS in food packaging, residential rugs and carpets, aftermarket stain treatments, and ski wax, and has adopted further restrictions reaching cosmetics, menstrual products, textiles, and other categories on later effective dates.

Product categories affected

Food packaging
Rugs and carpets
Ski wax
Cosmetics
Textiles

What this means when you shop

Laws phase in over years and cover sales within the state, so products with intentionally added PFAS can remain on shelves and online during transitions. The practical move is to check products yourself: every item in our database carries an A to F PFAS grade plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis, so you can shop ahead of any deadline.

🍳 Cookware grades 💄 Cosmetics grades 📦 Food Packaging grades 🏠 Carpets & Rugs grades 🥫 Food Storage Containers grades 🍟 Frozen French Fries & Frozen Food Bags grades All categories →

This is a consumer overview current to early 2026, not legal advice. Verify details at the official source: Vermont DEC PFAS pages →