Menstrual products: disposable tampons and pad products: chemicals of concern.
- Requires manufacturers to track harmful chemicals in tampons and pads by December 2026.
- Authorizes state regulators to identify and test for additional concerning chemicals through 2028.
- Mandates manufacturers to pay for chemical safety testing of their menstrual products.
- Creates public online access to test results and health impact information about menstrual products.
Senator Durazo's menstrual product safety legislation establishes new chemical disclosure requirements for manufacturers of disposable tampons and pads, requiring them to maintain concentration data for lead, arsenic, cadmium, and zinc by December 2026.
The Department of Toxic Substances Control gains authority to identify additional chemicals of concern in these products by January 2027, based on either existing consumer product safety regulations or evidence of both presence in products and adverse health effects. Manufacturers may then be required to track concentrations of these additional substances starting January 2028. Upon departmental request, manufacturers must provide technical documentation of chemical testing and cover the costs of any additional verification testing conducted by the department or contracted laboratories.
The legislation authorizes the department to publish all analytical test results and related analyses on its website, along with searchable information about potential health impacts associated with specific chemicals in these products. Testing fees will be deposited in the T.A.M.P.O.N. Act Fund to support the department's implementation and oversight activities, subject to legislative appropriation.
 Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Maria DurazoD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | PASS |
- Requires manufacturers to track harmful chemicals in tampons and pads by December 2026.
- Authorizes state regulators to identify and test for additional concerning chemicals through 2028.
- Mandates manufacturers to pay for chemical safety testing of their menstrual products.
- Creates public online access to test results and health impact information about menstrual products.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Senator Durazo's menstrual product safety legislation establishes new chemical disclosure requirements for manufacturers of disposable tampons and pads, requiring them to maintain concentration data for lead, arsenic, cadmium, and zinc by December 2026.
The Department of Toxic Substances Control gains authority to identify additional chemicals of concern in these products by January 2027, based on either existing consumer product safety regulations or evidence of both presence in products and adverse health effects. Manufacturers may then be required to track concentrations of these additional substances starting January 2028. Upon departmental request, manufacturers must provide technical documentation of chemical testing and cover the costs of any additional verification testing conducted by the department or contracted laboratories.
The legislation authorizes the department to publish all analytical test results and related analyses on its website, along with searchable information about potential health impacts associated with specific chemicals in these products. Testing fees will be deposited in the T.A.M.P.O.N. Act Fund to support the department's implementation and oversight activities, subject to legislative appropriation.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | PASS |
Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Maria DurazoD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |