Bill > HB998

This bill requires that all menstrual products, defined as disposable or reusable items for catching menstruation and vaginal discharge like tampons, pads, discs, cups, and underwear, sold in the Commonwealth must have a clear and visible label on their packaging listing all intentionally added ingredients that serve a technical or functional purpose, unless those ingredients are considered "confidential substances" which are protected under federal law for reasons like trade secrets or EPA approval, or are generally recognized as safe by the FDA. Manufacturers must also post this ingredient information on their website, and if they choose not to disclose a confidential substance by its specific name on the packaging or website, they must still list its common name. The bill also prohibits the use of certain restricted substances, such as talc, lead, and mercury, as intentionally added ingredients, including as fragrances, flavorings, or colorants. Any manufacturer violating these labeling or substance restriction requirements will face a civil penalty of up to $1,000, with the funds going to the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Fund, and these provisions will take effect on January 1, 2027.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB998