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HRS §321-602

Ban on PFAS in certain food packaging

Starting December 31, 2024, it is illegal to make, sell, offer for sale, distribute for sale, or distribute for use in Hawaii any food packaging that has PFAS chemicals added on purpose. This ban covers wraps, liners, plates, food boats, and pizza boxes.

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The statute, as written — Food packaging; prohibited items

(a) Beginning December 31, 2024, it shall be unlawful to manufacture, sell, offer for sale, distribute for sale, or distribute for use in the State any food packaging specified in subsection (b) to which PFAS chemicals have been intentionally introduced in any amount. (b) The prohibition under this section shall apply to wraps and liners, plates, food boats, and pizza boxes.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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