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New York Consolidated Laws, General Business Law - GBS § 399-aaaaaa. Diaper labeling

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. For purposes of this section:

(a) “ingredient” shall mean an intentionally added substance present in a diaper;

(b) “diaper” shall mean a type of garment or product inserted into a garment for the purpose of absorbing waste products to prevent soiling of outer clothing or the external environment without the use of a toilet.  These products may be either disposable or reusable.

2. No later than twelve months after the effective date of this section, each package or box containing diapers sold in this state shall contain a plain and conspicuous printed list of all ingredients which shall be listed in order of predominance.  Such list shall either be printed on the package or affixed thereto.

3. The requirements of this section shall apply in addition to any other labeling requirements established pursuant to any other provision of law.

4. Whenever a violation of this section has occurred, a civil penalty of one percent of the manufacturer's total annual in-state sales not to exceed one thousand dollars per package or box shall be imposed on the manufacturer.

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