On May 8, 2023, U.S. Oregon Governor has signed the bill SB 543 into law to regulate PFAS in foodware containers, polystyrene foam containers for prepared food, polystyrene foam containers and polystyrene foam packaging peanuts.

The requirements include:

• Effective January 1, 2025, a person may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute in or into Oregon a foodware container containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances(PFAS).
• Effective January 1, 2025, a food vendor may not use a polystyrene foam container in selling, offering for sale, serving or dispensing prepared food to a consumer.
• Effective January 1, 2025, a person may not sell, offer for sale or distribute in or into Oregon polystyrene foam containers or polystyrene foam packaging peanuts.

Note: 

" Foodware container " includes bowls, plates, cups, lids, clamshells or other containers or any other items used for serving or containing prepared food, including takeout food and leftovers from partially consumed meals prepared by food vendors.

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