New York A01303 establishes a research program to assess risks from toxins in menstrual products.

New York A01303, known as the Menstrual Product Safety and Research Act, amends the public health law to create a research program. This program will determine if menstrual products, including tampons, pads, and similar items, contain toxins like dioxins, synthetic fibers, chlorine, and other contaminants. The research will assess health risks to users, such as cervical cancer, endometriosis, and immune system deficiencies, as well as risks to children born to individuals who used these products.

New York A01303 establishes a research program to assess risks from toxins in menstrual products.

New York A01303, known as the Menstrual Product Safety and Research Act, amends the public health law to create a research program. This program will determine if menstrual products, including tampons, pads, and similar items, contain toxins like dioxins, synthetic fibers, chlorine, and other contaminants. The research will assess health risks to users, such as cervical cancer, endometriosis, and immune system deficiencies, as well as risks to children born to individuals who used these products.