ME LD 1503 (2021)
ME LD 1503 (2021)
All food packaging + coatings, inks, and adjacent items
Phase 1 (May 2026): PFAS banned in plant-fiber food packaging. Phase 2 (2032): PFAS banned in ALL products sold in Maine — the broadest PFAS ban in the US.
Civil: up to $10,000 per violation
Up to $10,000 per violation. Enforced by Maine DEP.
Exemptions
Maine's PFAS ban primarily targets manufacturer and distributor in the supply chain. While food service operators are not directly liable, you should request PFAS-free documentation from your packaging suppliers to avoid supply chain disruptions.
Use our free compliance checker to verify your food packaging meets Maine's PFAS regulations.
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