NH SB 347 (2024)
New Hampshire's SB 347, signed in 2024, bans intentionally added PFAS in all food packaging sold in the state, with an effective date of January 1, 2027. The all-packaging scope means the ban covers every food-contact packaging material — plant fiber, plastic, foam, and any other substrate. Penalties reach $10,000 per violation. New Hampshire joins the growing group of New England states with comprehensive PFAS food packaging restrictions, following Connecticut and Rhode Island.
The January 2027 effective date gives food businesses in New Hampshire approximately two years from the law's enactment to prepare. While the compliance deadline is not immediate, businesses should begin supply chain assessment now, particularly those sourcing from smaller or specialty packaging suppliers who may need lead time to reformulate or switch product lines. New Hampshire's law does not include a sell-through provision for pre-ban inventory in its current form, so timing stock purchases is important.
For businesses operating across the New Hampshire border with Vermont, Massachusetts, and Maine, regional compliance planning is essential. Vermont already has an active all-packaging ban, Maine's Phase 1 takes effect in May 2026, and Massachusetts has pending legislation. Adopting PFAS-free packaging now — rather than waiting until the 2027 deadline — simplifies operations across the region and reduces the risk of a fragmented compliance approach.
NH SB 347 (2024)
All food packaging
Prohibits intentionally added PFAS in all food packaging sold in New Hampshire.
Civil: up to $10,000 per violation
Up to $10,000 per violation.
Exemptions
New Hampshire's PFAS ban primarily targets manufacturer and distributor in the supply chain. While food service operators are not directly liable, you should request PFAS-free documentation from your packaging suppliers to avoid supply chain disruptions.
Begin Supply Chain Assessment Now
With a January 2027 effective date, start identifying which packaging suppliers can provide PFAS-free alternatives for all food-contact materials. Lead times for packaging reformulation can be six months or more.
Inventory All Food Packaging Materials
The ban covers all food packaging, not just plant fiber. Audit your full packaging inventory including plastic containers, paper products, foam, and any specialty items used for food contact.
Coordinate with Regional Compliance Requirements
If you operate across New England, align packaging standards with Vermont's active ban and Maine's upcoming Phase 1. Adopting the strictest regional standard now avoids scrambling to meet the NH deadline later.
Request Advance Compliance Letters from Suppliers
Ask suppliers to provide PFAS-free certification now, even before the effective date. This gives you time to identify non-compliant products and find alternatives before the January 2027 deadline.
Use our free compliance checker to verify your food packaging meets New Hampshire's PFAS regulations.
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