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This bill, titled "Feminine Hygiene Products Amendments," aims to establish new labeling requirements for menstrual products sold in Utah. Specifically, it mandates that beginning January 1, 2027, manufacturers must clearly list all "covered substances" on the packaging of menstrual products manufactured on or after that date. A "covered substance" is defined as either a "chemical" (which includes lead, cadmium, arsenic, and PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) or an "intentionally added ingredient," meaning any substance added for a functional purpose. The labeling must list these substances in order of predominance by weight, unless a substance is present in less than 1% of the product's weight, in which case it can be listed at the end. The Division of Consumer Protection, referred to as the "division," will be responsible for administering and enforcing these new regulations, with the power to impose fines and take legal action against manufacturers who fail to comply. The bill also includes provisions for the division to create rules for additional labeling requirements and allows manufacturers to use technology, like website links, to provide information for non-chemical covered substances. The changes to existing law regarding the Division of Consumer Protection's responsibilities will take effect on July 1, 2026, while the new feminine hygiene product labeling requirements will become effective on May 6, 2026.

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