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S 2641

An Act relative to menstrual product ingredient disclosure

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mike Brady and 16 co-sponsors

Massachusetts requires menstrual product manufacturers to disclose all ingredients on packaging, advancing consumer transparency for health-sensitive products.

Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Bill Summary · S 2641

Legislative bill overview

S 2641 requires manufacturers of menstrual products sold in Massachusetts to disclose all ingredients on product packaging or through accessible labeling. The bill passed the Massachusetts Senate unanimously and is currently under review by the House Ways and Means Committee. It aims to provide consumers with transparent information about what substances are in products they use regularly.

Why is this important

Menstrual products are used by millions of people but have historically lacked ingredient transparency requirements, unlike food or cosmetics. This bill addresses health concerns by enabling consumers to identify potential allergens, irritants, or unwanted substances and allows people with sensitivities to make informed purchasing decisions. The transparency requirement could also prompt manufacturers to reformulate products or discontinue questionable ingredients.

Potential points of contention

  • Manufacturing compliance costs: Companies may argue that reformulating packaging or supply chains to accommodate detailed ingredient labeling increases production expenses, potentially raising product prices for consumers
  • Proprietary formulation concerns: Some manufacturers claim ingredient lists reveal trade secrets or competitive formulations, though cosmetics and food industries already manage similar disclosure requirements
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's specifics on what counts as an "ingredient" versus inactive substances, and whether adhesives or packaging materials require disclosure, could create implementation uncertainty

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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