Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Data Reporting and Recordkeeping Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Revision to Regulation
EPA proposes expanding PFAS data reporting under TSCA to include more substances and lower reporting thresholds, affecting pesticide applicators who manufacture or import PFAS-containing products.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Pesticide & Pest-Control Applicators space on July 6, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Pesticide and pest-control applicators, especially those involved in manufacturing or importing PFAS-containing pesticides or adjuvants. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comment period ends 60 days after publication (approx. Jan 13, 2026). Final rule effective date TBD, but reporting likely required within 1 year of final rule.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Pesticide & Pest-Control Applicators continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
EPA proposes to lower the reporting threshold for PFAS from 10,000 lbs to 1 lb and add 1,460 PFAS to the list of reportable substances, requiring more detailed recordkeeping and reporting.
Who it affects
Pesticide and pest-control applicators, especially those involved in manufacturing or importing PFAS-containing pesticides or adjuvants.
What you must do
Review your product inventory for PFAS content, determine if you manufacture or import any PFAS-containing products, and prepare to submit data to EPA.
Deadline
Comment period ends 60 days after publication (approx. Jan 13, 2026). Final rule effective date TBD, but reporting likely required within 1 year of final rule.
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