Cookware, Minnesota and PFAS

Cookware group files lawsuit against Minnesota’s PFAS ban
The complaint claims the law discriminates against out-of-state commerce and imposes a burden on interstate commerce. It also alleges the law violates the Commerce Clause in the Constitution.
Cookware association sues Minnesota over PFAS ban, calling it unconstitutional
The cookware manufacturers argue the primary type of PFAS being used as a nonstick coating, PTFE, does not harm human health or the environment.
AIG sues 3M over PFAS lawsuits
Insurance company AIG filed a lawsuit against Minnesota-based manufacturer 3M to avoid paying for thousands of lawsuits related to 3M’s production and dumping of PFAS chemicals.
Minnesota PFAS ban: Nonstick pan makers challenge new law
A cookware group is suing the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency over the new law banning PFAS in cookware, claiming it’s unconstitutional.
New Minnesota PFAS law goes into effect
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A new Minnesota law going into effect Wednesday aims to reduce PFAS, or forever chemicals, across the state.
Minnesota PFAS ban: Youth motorsports hit under new law
A new law taking effect on Jan. 1 in Minnesota will limit the use of PFAS “forever chemicals" in products – in turn creating a ban on certain youth motorsports equipment.
Cookware advocacy group sues Minnesota over PFAS ban
The ban that went into effect on Jan. 1 bans products that contain PFAS, which are used in nonstick cookware.
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3M PFAS lawsuits cost billions. Insurance giant AIG doesn't want to pay.
Insurance company AIG filed a lawsuit against Minnesota-based manufacturer 3M to avoid paying for thousands of lawsuits ...
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Life after forever chemicals: Minnesota's PFAS ban will change buying habits
For many products, there won’t be a notable change. Other industries have had a hard time replacing PFAS with nontoxic ...
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Minnesota's new PFAS ban goes into effect Jan. 1
MINNEAPOLIS — Starting Jan. 1, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals," will be banned in Minnesota from a wide variety of products — covering everything ...
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New year, new laws: These laws are now in effect in Minnesota
More than a dozen new laws go into effect Jan. 1. The state will see more protections for concert ticket buyers, salary ...
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New Minnesota laws take effect that will impact businesses across the state
ST. PAUL, MN – Minnesota businesses are preparing for the implementation of several new laws and policies that took effect on ...
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With Minnesota’s ‘forever chemical’ ban set to expand, state highlights PFAS-free products
Starting on Jan. 1, 2025, a new law will take effect that’ll ban PFAS from 11 products ranging from cookware to cosmetics to bedding. Some Minnesota companies say they are already compliant with ...
Honda and Yamaha warn MN dealers against selling some childrens' ATVs because of illegal PFAS
Honda alerted showrooms about the new Minnesota law less than two weeks before it took effect. Yamaha sent out a notification ...