The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board voted March 23 to finalize labeling requirements for products containing intentionally added PFAS, establishing new compliance standards that will apply to recreational vehicles manufactured on or after January 1, 2027.
The rule requires affected products sold or distributed in the state to include a standardized label featuring an Erlenmeyer flask symbol with the word “PFAS.”
For complex durable goods such as RVs, the label is not required to appear directly on the unit but must be included in consumer-facing product specification sheets and operation and maintenance manuals.
The label must meet legibility standards, including a minimum 10-point font, and must receive approval from the New Mexico Environment Department before use.
The decision carries implications for RV manufacturers and suppliers, particularly in how product documentation is prepared and reviewed for compliance.
According to a News and Insights report of RVIA on April 14, during the rulemaking process, the association submitted written comments and provided testimony outlining challenges in identifying PFAS content across component parts sourced through global supply chains.
The association cited the complexity of gathering detailed chemical data from multiple vendors and manufacturers.
As a result of that advocacy, the finalized rule removed several provisions included in earlier drafts, including a requirement to list each PFAS-containing component within operation and maintenance manuals. The association also stated that PFAS substances are used in certain internal components for performance and safety functions where alternatives are not currently available.
In addition to modifications to labeling requirements, RVs were excluded from broader regulatory measures tied to PFAS. The finalized rule exempts RVs from reporting requirements and from a total product ban scheduled to take effect January 1, 2032.
According to the announcement, the Environmental Improvement Board is making formatting and other non-substantive revisions to the rule text. The finalized version is expected to be released publicly in May 2026.
Further compliance guidance will be issued after the final rule is published, including additional analysis from the RVIA to assist manufacturers and stakeholders in meeting the new requirements.