Bill > S01548

This bill establishes new regulations for menstrual products in New York State by defining and restricting certain potentially harmful chemical substances. The legislation defines "menstrual products" as items used for catching menstruation and vaginal discharge, and introduces a comprehensive list of "restricted substances" including chemicals like lead, mercury, formaldehyde, phthalates, and perfluoroalkyl substances. The bill prohibits menstrual products from containing these restricted substances, first banning any intentionally added restricted substances immediately, and then setting strict thresholds for trace amounts within two years of regulatory establishment (but no later than January 1, 2029). The Department of Health, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Conservation, is required to establish and periodically review these threshold levels, with regulations to be promulgated within one year of the law's effective date. The bill aims to protect consumers by ensuring that menstrual products sold in New York are free from potentially harmful chemicals, with a focus on both intentional additions and incidental trace amounts. The law will take effect twelve months after becoming official, with preparatory regulatory work allowed to begin immediately.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1548