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France
Since January 2026, PFAS have been banned in cosmetics, clothing and footwear. Non-stick pans were left out of the law.
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Europe
A REACH restriction covering PFAS as a group is being assessed by ECHA.
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Worldwide
In the US, Minnesota has banned PFAS in cookware since 2025, and New York is considering a ban on PFAS non-stick pans.
Sources: Law no. 2025-188 (economie.gouv.fr) · The New York Times, 2025 · ECHA, REACH restriction proposal, 2023–2025 · EDQM / Council of Europe, “Metals and alloys used in food contact materials and articles”, 2024 · Stateline, 2024 · Taste of Home · Fox News









