Judah Prero Discusses New Mexico’s PFAS Reporting Requirement with Chemical Watch News & Insight

Judah Prero, Arnold & Porter Environmental counsel and former Assistant State Attorney General at the Maryland Department of the Environment, was quoted in the Chemical Watch News & Insight article, “Industry braces for New Mexico PFAS product labelling requirements.” The article discusses industry reaction to New Mexico’s final rule implementing its PFAS restriction law and examines how manufacturers are preparing for the state’s new PFAS product reporting and labeling requirements ahead of 2027 compliance deadlines.

Judah noted that companies increasingly view PFAS reporting obligations as an unavoidable part of the regulatory landscape, particularly as more states adopt similar frameworks. Referencing existing requirements in Minnesota, he explained that while companies are becoming accustomed to PFAS reporting, implementation has proven challenging in practice due to evolving filing systems and delayed deadlines.

Judah also emphasized that manufacturers are closely watching whether New Mexico aligns its reporting framework with existing state programs to minimize duplicative compliance burdens. He observed that industry is hoping states adopt consistent reporting standards so companies can leverage the same data submissions across multiple jurisdictions.