Children's diapers: intentionally added ingredients: disclosure.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Marc Berman

AB 1901 would require diaper makers to disclose ingredients that are intentionally added to infant and child diapers on packaging or inserts.

Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

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Summary of AB 1901 (2025-2026) – California

Purpose and intent

AB 1901 would require disclosure of intentionally added ingredients in children’s diapers. The bill aims to improve transparency for consumers by ensuring that certain additives present in diapers are disclosed, enabling better informed choices for caretakers and families.

Key provisions and changes

Disclosures of intentionally added ingredients: Diaper manufacturers would be required to disclose on product labeling and/or accompanying materials the ingredients that are intentionally added to diapers.

Scope of products: Applies to diapers designed for infant and child use. The measure focuses specifically on ingredients intentionally added in the manufacturing process.

Labeling and notice requirements: The bill would specify how disclosures must be presented to consumers, including placement on packaging and accessible format (e.g., labeling, insert materials). It may establish standards for readability and conspicuousness.

Recordkeeping and reporting (potential): The bill could require manufacturers to maintain ingredient information and potentially provide it to state authorities upon request, though the exact mechanism would be defined in the text.

Enforcement and penalties (potential): Provisions may establish enforcement mechanisms and penalties for noncompliance. Typical elements could include administrative fines or corrective action requirements, to be specified in the bill.

Who would be affected

Diaper manufacturers and distributors selling products in California that contain intentionally added ingredients in diapers.

Retailers and suppliers distributing diapers within the state may bear labeling/consumer-information responsibilities.

California consumers and guardians who purchase children’s diapers, who would gain access to ingredient disclosures to inform product choices.

Regulators/State agencies designated to enforce labeling and disclosure requirements, monitor compliance, and handle complaints.

Procedural and timeline aspects

The bill has progressed through several committee stages, including:

Initial referral and multiple amendments.
Passage through committees (Education, Environmental/Safety & Transportation if applicable, Judiciary) with amendments and re-referals.
Floor readings and passage in the Senate, followed by return to the Assembly for concurrence and potential signing.

Recent actions indicate amendments were added by the author and the measure was amended and re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary, with ongoing consideration as of June 2026.

Sponsor includes a co-sponsor: Marc Berman.

Notable considerations

The bill’s exact definitions (e.g., what constitutes “intentionally added ingredients,” and whether trace amounts or processing aids are included) would be clarified in the enacted text.

Implementation would require coordination with existing labeling laws and consumer safety regulations, and may involve regulatory guidance or phased timelines for industry compliance.

Potential consumer protections would focus on transparency while balancing manufacturing practicality and cost implications for diaper producers.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to emphasize specific sections (e.g., labeling standards, enforcement mechanisms) once the final text is available.