Federal judge sides with manufacturers, blocks New Mexico’s PFAS labeling rule

A U.S. District judge halted New Mexico’s effort to require manufacturers to label consumer products that contain so-called ‘forever chemicals,' saying the rule infringes on commercially protected speech. NMED Secretary tells Source NM that the department plans to keep fighting.

By: Matt Mondschein

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: September 18, 2026

Words: 582

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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New Mexico’s effort to require manufacturers to label consumer products that contain so-called ‘forever chemicals’ infringes on commercially protected speech, according to a preliminary injunction issued Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Margaret Strickland.

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The disputed rule stems from the PFAS Protection Act, which the New Mexico Legislature passed and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham enacted last …

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