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California AB 2515 bans PFAS in menstrual products with phased implementation
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Announced
Jul 1, 2024
Implementation
Jan 1, 2025
Description
California AB 2515 establishes a two-phase prohibition on PFAS in menstrual products sold in the state. Phase 1, effective January 1, 2025, prohibits the manufacture, distribution, sale, or offer for sale of menstrual products containing intentionally added PFAS. Phase 2, effective January 1, 2027, further prohibits menstrual products with PFAS concentrations at or above 10 parts per million (ppm), regardless of whether the PFAS was intentionally or unintentionally added. This creates a strict compliance regime requiring manufacturers to achieve near-zero PFAS levels in menstrual products.
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California AB 2515 bans PFAS in menstrual products with phased implementation
ina is an extremely vascular area and dermal exposure in the vaginal [...] SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Senator Thomas Umberg, Chair 2023-2024 Regular Session AB 2515 (Papan) Version: June 24, 2024 Hearing Date: July 2, 2024 Fiscal: Yes Urgency: No AM SUBJECT Menstrual products: perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) DIGEST This bill prohibits, beginning January 1, 2025, a person from manufacturing, distr