New York has officially passed legislation that will ban the production and sale of apparel that contains PFAS, commonly known as ‘forever chemicals.’ PFAS are typically put in textiles to make them stain-resistant or waterproof. 
However, the group of chemicals, which are difficult to break down, build up in water, the environment, and our bodies. They have been linked to health issues like cancer and developmental issues in children.
New York State Assemblymember Patricia Fahy (D), a co-sponsor of the bill, said on Twitter, ‘Toxic #PFAS chemicals have no place in our waterways, food packaging, and certainly not our everyday items of clothing.’
The bill goes into effect on December 31, 2023, and makes New York the second state to pass such legislation, following California.
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