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NY prohibits PFAS and toxic chemicals in menstrual products
New York S.1548/A.1502 - Menstrual Products Toxic Chemicals BanNew York State LegislatureNew York
Announced
Dec 19, 2025
Implementation
Dec 19, 2026
Description
New York enacted legislation (S.1548/A.1502) prohibiting the sale and distribution of menstrual products (pads, tampons, liners, sponges) containing PFAS 'forever chemicals,' heavy metals (lead, mercury), hormone-disrupting parabens, carcinogens (formaldehyde, toluene), triclosan, talc, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances. The law is among the most stringent menstrual product regulations in the United States.
Key Findings
NY prohibits PFAS and toxic chemicals in menstrual products
[Skip to Content](#main-content) # New York State Impacts **2025 – Banning PFAS and Other Toxic Chemicals from Menstrual Products** On March 26th, 2025, as part of the JustGreen Partnership, we helped pass the [Ban on PFAS and Toxic Chemicals Bill](https://weact.org/programs/banning-pfas-in-mentrual-products/), which will regulate the sale and distribution of menstrual products (pads, tampons, liners, sponges, etc.)