California Governor Vetoes Ban on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Cookware

Gov. Gavin Newsom said the ban would have brought high costs to consumers.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom holds a bill signing event related to redrawing the state’s congressional maps in Sacramento, Calif., on Aug. 21, 2025. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

California’s Gov. Gavin Newsom halted legislation that would have banned “forever chemicals,” known as PFAS, from several products in his state. 

The legislation, which Newsom vetoed on Oct. 13, would have prevented the sale of cookware, cleaning products, dental floss, children’s products, food packaging, and ski wax containing the chemicals.