USA - New York to Restrict Certain Substances in Menstrual Products

​New York introduced bill (S3529A) to prohibit the use of certain chemicals in menstrual products, including tampons, pads and menstrual cups. The following chemicals, which are considered to cause complications to human health, may be restricted in the State:
- Lead
- Mercury and related compounds
- Formaldehyde
- Triclosan
- Toluene
- Talc
- Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
- Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
- Di(2)exyhexyl phthalate
- Butylphenyl methylpropional
- Isobutyl-, isopropyl-, butyl- and propylparaben

Under current law, there is a certain ambiguity on which ingredients can be included in fragrances, colorants, dyes, or preservatives. This bill would further prohibit the usage of any restricted substances under the terminology of fragrances, colorants, dyes, or preservatives.

If signed into law eventually by the governor, it would take effect after 12 months.