The RV Industry Association (RVIA) will host a webinar Sept. 9 outlining new compliance requirements under New Mexico’s PFAS Protection Act, including labeling obligations expected to affect RV manufacturers, suppliers and aftermarket parts beginning Jan. 1, 2027.
The webinar is scheduled for 2 p.m. Eastern time and will provide an overview of the final rule under House Bill 212, with a focus on how the requirements apply to the RV industry. Motorized and towable RVs will be addressed under the rule’s “Motor Vehicle” and “Complex Durable Good” designations, including applicable exemptions.
A key portion of the session will address labeling requirements that businesses will need to meet before the January 2027 compliance date.
The discussion will cover information required on consumer-facing specification sheets and owner’s manuals.
According to a News and Insights of RVIA, Lynn Bergeson of Bergeson & Campbell will discuss pending lawsuits challenging New Mexico’s labeling requirements.
The webinar will address the potential impact on individual components, replacement parts and aftermarket products, providing guidance on obligations that may apply to those products under the state’s PFAS regulations.
The session also will cover state reporting schedules, application fees and penalties associated with noncompliance. A question-and-answer session will give participants an opportunity to raise compliance questions related to the new requirements.
The New Mexico PFAS Protection Act establishes state-level requirements involving products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS.
For the RV industry, the association’s webinar is intended to clarify how the regulations interact with vehicle classifications and exemptions while identifying requirements that remain applicable to RV-related products.
The rules are expected to create new labeling and compliance obligations despite exemptions available to RVs under the vehicle provisions. The January 2027 effective date gives affected businesses a deadline to prepare consumer-facing documentation and address requirements for parts and aftermarket products.
The Sept. 9 webinar is part of the RV Industry Association’s regulatory education efforts and will focus specifically on New Mexico’s PFAS requirements and their implications for the RV industry.
