Connecticut Will Accept Label Similar to New Mexico’s PFAS Label - Bergeson & Campbell
Connecticut will accept a PFAS labeling format similar to New Mexico's, requiring cosmetics containing intentionally added PFAS to include a disclosure statement on the product label.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Cosmetics & Personal-Care (MoCRA) space on July 8, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Indie beauty brands, contract manufacturers, private-label makers, importers/distributors selling cosmetics in Connecticut should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Ongoing; Connecticut's PFAS labeling requirement is already in effect. Compliance should be immediate for new products and by next production run for existing products.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Cosmetics & Personal-Care (MoCRA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Connecticut announced it will accept a PFAS label similar to New Mexico's, which requires a statement like 'Intentionally added PFAS' on the label if PFAS are intentionally added. This aligns with Connecticut's existing PFAS disclosure law (effective 2024) but clarifies acceptable labeling format.
Who it affects
Indie beauty brands, contract manufacturers, private-label makers, importers/distributors selling cosmetics in Connecticut
What you must do
Review product formulations for intentionally added PFAS and update labels to include the required disclosure statement in the format accepted by Connecticut.
Deadline
Ongoing; Connecticut's PFAS labeling requirement is already in effect. Compliance should be immediate for new products and by next production run for existing products.
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