New York S01548 bans certain harmful substances in menstrual products.

New York S01548 amends the general business law to restrict the use of certain substances in menstrual products. The bill prohibits menstrual products from containing restricted substances as intentionally added ingredients. These substances include lead, mercury, formaldehyde, and others. The bill defines "restricted substance" as an unsafe chemical for inclusion in menstrual products, determined by the commissioner of health. The ban takes effect immediately, with a phase-out period for substances present at levels above thresholds to be established by the department of health.

New York S01548 bans certain harmful substances in menstrual products.

New York S01548 amends the general business law to restrict the use of certain substances in menstrual products. The bill prohibits menstrual products from containing restricted substances as intentionally added ingredients. These substances include lead, mercury, formaldehyde, and others. The bill defines "restricted substance" as an unsafe chemical for inclusion in menstrual products, determined by the commissioner of health. The ban takes effect immediately, with a phase-out period for substances present at levels above thresholds to be established by the department of health.