VT S.20 (Act 36, 2021)
VT S.20 (Act 36, 2021)
All food packaging + coatings, inks, and adjacent items
Prohibits PFAS in ALL food packaging — not limited to plant-fiber. Explicitly includes food service gloves. Jan 2026 expansion covers all products with intentionally added PFAS.
Civil: up to $10,000 per violation
Up to $10,000 per violation. Enforced by VT Attorney General under Consumer Protection Act.
Exemptions
Vermont'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 Vermont's PFAS regulations.
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