New York Consolidated Laws, General Business Law - GBS § 399-aaaa. Menstrual product labeling

(a) “ingredient” shall mean an intentionally added substance present in the menstrual product;

(b) [Eff. until Dec. 19, 2026.  See, also, par. (b) below.] “menstrual product” shall mean products used for the purpose of catching menstruation and vaginal discharge, including but not limited to tampons, pads, and menstrual cups.  These products may be either disposable or reusable.

(b) [Eff. Dec. 19, 2026.  See, also, par. (b) above.] “menstrual product” shall mean products used for the purpose of catching menstruation and vaginal discharge, including but not limited to tampons, pads, and menstrual cups.  These products may be either disposable or reusable;

(c) [Eff. Dec. 19, 2026.] “restricted substance” shall mean lead, mercury and related compounds, formaldehyde, triclosan, toluene, talc, dibutyl phthalate, di(2ethylhexyl) phthalate, 2-(4-Tertbutylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (also known as butylphenyl methylpropional), isobutylparaben, isopropylparaben, butylparaben, propylparaben, and perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances;

(d) [Eff. Dec. 19, 2026.] “perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances” shall mean a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom;

(e) [Eff. Dec. 19, 2026.] “intentionally added ingredient” shall mean any element or compound that a manufacturer has intentionally added to a menstrual product, and which has a functional or technical effect in the finished product, including, but not limited to, the components of intentionally added fragrance, flavoring and colorants, and the intentional breakdown products of an added element or compound that also has a functional or technical effect on the finished product.