Minnesota PFAS Reporting Deadline July 2026: PRISM Portal Now Open
Minnesota PFAS Reporting Deadline: July 1, 2026
Minnesota's PFAS reporting requirement has a hard deadline: July 1, 2026. The state's PRISM (Product Registration and Information System for Minnesota) portal is now live, and companies that manufacture or sell products containing intentionally added PFAS in Minnesota must register and report by this date.
This is separate from Minnesota's PFAS food packaging ban (which is already in effect under SF 20 / Minn. Stat. 325F.075). The reporting requirement is broader: it covers all products with intentionally added PFAS sold in the state, not just food packaging. But food packaging manufacturers and distributors are squarely in scope.
The July 1, 2026 deadline is less than 3 months away. If your company manufactures or distributes food packaging containing PFAS that is sold in Minnesota, you must register on the PRISM portal and submit your report before this date. Late reporting may result in enforcement action.
Who Must Report
The reporting requirement applies to manufacturers (or their designated agents) of products containing intentionally added PFAS that are sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Minnesota. This includes:
- Food packaging manufacturers who use PFAS-based grease or moisture barriers
- Distributors who import PFAS-containing packaging for resale in Minnesota
- Companies selling consumer products with PFAS coatings or treatments
Restaurants and food service operators are generally not required to report under this provision. The obligation falls on the companies that manufacture the packaging, not the businesses that purchase and use it. However, if you operate a food business in Minnesota, this reporting requirement may affect your supply chain as manufacturers adjust their product lines.
What Information Is Required
The PRISM portal requires manufacturers to provide:
- Product identification: A description of the product, the product category, and the Universal Product Code (UPC) if applicable
- PFAS information: The specific PFAS chemicals used, their Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) numbers, and the purpose of PFAS in the product (e.g., grease resistance, moisture barrier)
- Concentration data: The amount of each PFAS chemical in the product, reported as a range if exact figures are not available
- Manufacturer information: Company name, contact details, and relationship to the product (manufacturer, importer, or distributor)
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Minnesota's PFAS laws carry penalties of up to $15,000 per violation. While enforcement of the reporting requirement is still developing, the statutory authority exists for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to take action against companies that fail to report by the deadline.
The reporting requirement is separate from the food packaging ban itself. A company could be compliant with the packaging ban (selling only PFAS-free food packaging) but still have reporting obligations for other products. Conversely, a company that reports on time but continues selling PFAS-containing food packaging in Minnesota faces liability under the packaging ban regardless.
How This Relates to Food Packaging
Minnesota has one of the broadest PFAS food packaging bans in the country. Under SF 20 (Minn. Stat. 325F.075), all food packaging containing intentionally added PFAS is prohibited. The ban covers every material type, not just plant-fiber packaging, and Minnesota is one of the few states where restaurants may be directly liable for using non-compliant packaging.
For a full overview of Minnesota's food packaging ban, penalties, and compliance steps, see our Minnesota PFAS food packaging guide.
The reporting requirement creates an additional layer of compliance. Food packaging manufacturers who have already transitioned to PFAS-free products may still need to report on historical products or other product lines that contain PFAS. The PRISM portal submission is a one-time obligation (with potential updates if product formulations change), not an ongoing reporting burden.
What to Do Now
- Determine if you must report. If you manufacture or distribute products with intentionally added PFAS sold in Minnesota, you likely have a reporting obligation. This includes food packaging with PFAS-based coatings or treatments.
- Register on the PRISM portal. Access the portal through the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency website and create your account. Do this early so you have time to gather the required information.
- Gather your PFAS data. You will need CAS numbers, concentration ranges, and the function of PFAS in each product. Contact your chemical suppliers or testing labs if you do not have this information readily available.
- Submit before July 1, 2026. Do not wait until the deadline. Portal traffic will increase as the date approaches, and you may encounter technical issues or need to follow up with your suppliers for additional data.
- Check your food packaging compliance. Use our free compliance checker to verify that your food packaging meets Minnesota's PFAS ban requirements in addition to the reporting obligation.
Many food packaging products historically contained PFAS for grease resistance, and some still do. If you are unsure about your packaging, request a Certificate of Analysis (COA) from your supplier or use our free compliance checker to identify which of your packaging types may be affected.
Related Reading
- Minnesota PFAS Food Packaging Ban: $15K Restaurant Fines
- PFAS Food Packaging Bans in 2026: Complete Guide
- PFAS State Legislation 2026: Nearly 100 New Bills
- Do I Need PFAS-Free Packaging?
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