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A 2437

Requires ingredients of menstrual products to be listed on package.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Reginald Atkins and 19 co-sponsors

New Jersey bill requires menstrual product manufacturers to list all ingredients on packaging, advancing toward transparency for consumers on previously undisclosed product contents.

Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
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Bill Summary · A 2437

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 2437 mandates that manufacturers disclose all ingredients used in menstrual products on their packaging. The bill passed the New Jersey Assembly unanimously in October 2024 and is currently advancing through the Senate, having cleared the Commerce Committee and Budget committees.

Why is this important

Menstrual products are currently exempt from ingredient disclosure requirements that apply to other personal care items, leaving consumers without information about what they're inserting into their bodies. This transparency could help people with allergies, sensitivities, or specific health concerns make informed purchasing decisions and potentially identify problematic substances linked to health issues.

Potential points of contention

  • Industry compliance costs: Manufacturers may argue that reformulating labels and potentially their products to meet disclosure requirements increases production expenses, which could be passed to consumers
  • Trade secret concerns: Companies may resist disclosing proprietary ingredient formulations, claiming competitive disadvantage
  • Scope questions: Unclear whether the requirement applies only to traditional tampons/pads or extends to all menstrual products (cups, discs, absorbent underwear), and what detail level of ingredient information is required

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

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