California Legislature Approves Bans on PFAS in Cleaning Products and Artificial Turf

SUMMARY

Last week the California legislature passed two bills regulating PFAS in certain products:

• AB 727 which restricts the use of PFAS in cleaning products and floor sealers and finishes; and
• AB 1423 which restricts the use of PFAS in artificial turf.

As discussed below, beginning on January 1, 2026 these products can no longer contain intentionally added PFAS, or total organic fluorine above certain thresholds, except for floor sealers and floor finishes where the effective date is January 1, 2028.

Governor Newsom is expected to sign both bills into law. Read more