MD SB 0273 (2023)
MD SB 0273 (2023)
Plant-fiber based packaging only
Prohibits PFAS in food packaging made from plant fibers AND in food service gloves. One of the few states explicitly covering gloves alongside packaging.
Civil: up to $10,000 per violation
Up to $10,000 per violation. Enforced by MDE.
Exemptions
Maryland'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 Maryland's PFAS regulations.
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