Menstrual products: disposable tampons and pad products: chemicals of concern.
- Requires manufacturers to track harmful chemical levels in tampons and pads by December 2026.
- Authorizes state regulators to identify additional chemicals of concern and mandate testing by 2028.
- Mandates manufacturers to pay for chemical testing and provide results to state officials.
- Establishes a public database of test results and health impacts of chemicals in menstrual products.
Senator Durazo's menstrual product safety legislation establishes new chemical monitoring requirements for manufacturers of disposable tampons and pads in California. The measure requires manufacturers to maintain concentration data for lead, arsenic, cadmium, and zinc in these products by December 2026.
The Department of Toxic Substances Control would gain authority to identify additional chemicals of concern by January 2027 based on either existing consumer product regulations or evidence of both presence in menstrual products and adverse health effects. Manufacturers would then need to track concentrations of any newly identified substances starting January 2028. The department may specify acceptable testing methods and laboratory accreditation requirements for both the initial and any additional chemicals.
Under the bill, manufacturers must provide technical documentation and test results upon department request. The department may conduct independent verification testing, with manufacturers covering those costs. All testing charges would go to the T.A.M.P.O.N. Act Fund to support implementation. The department would have authority to publish test results and related health information on its website in a searchable format.
 Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Maria DurazoD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Mike FongD Assemblymember | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 | PASS |
- Requires manufacturers to track harmful chemical levels in tampons and pads by December 2026.
- Authorizes state regulators to identify additional chemicals of concern and mandate testing by 2028.
- Mandates manufacturers to pay for chemical testing and provide results to state officials.
- Establishes a public database of test results and health impacts of chemicals in 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 monitoring requirements for manufacturers of disposable tampons and pads in California. The measure requires manufacturers to maintain concentration data for lead, arsenic, cadmium, and zinc in these products by December 2026.
The Department of Toxic Substances Control would gain authority to identify additional chemicals of concern by January 2027 based on either existing consumer product regulations or evidence of both presence in menstrual products and adverse health effects. Manufacturers would then need to track concentrations of any newly identified substances starting January 2028. The department may specify acceptable testing methods and laboratory accreditation requirements for both the initial and any additional chemicals.
Under the bill, manufacturers must provide technical documentation and test results upon department request. The department may conduct independent verification testing, with manufacturers covering those costs. All testing charges would go to the T.A.M.P.O.N. Act Fund to support implementation. The department would have authority to publish test results and related health information on its website in a searchable format.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 | PASS |
Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Maria DurazoD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Mike FongD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |