Bill > A04542

This bill amends the New York State Environmental Conservation Law to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and use of cookware containing polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), which is commonly known as the non-stick coating found on many cooking surfaces. Starting January 1, 2026, the legislation will ban all cookware that includes PTFE, broadly defined to include pots, pans, skillets, grills, cooking utensils, and cooking appliances. The bill establishes clear definitions for both "cookware" and "polytetrafluoroethylene," and grants the state exclusive jurisdiction over regulating PTFE cookware. Additionally, the bill authorizes the state department to create and implement any necessary rules and regulations to enforce this prohibition. By focusing on PTFE, the bill appears aimed at addressing potential health or environmental concerns associated with this synthetic chemical compound used in non-stick cooking surfaces.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4542