Third Time Unanimously, PFAS in Menstrual Products Bill Passes Senate, Eyes on Assembly

The Senate passed the PFAS and Toxics in Menstrual Products bill unanimously after doing so in both the 2023 and 2024 legislative sessions. This bill bans toxic chemicals in menstrual products, such as: PFAS “forever chemicals”, lead, mercury, and formaldehyde.

PFAS are a large and very persistent class of synthetic chemicals that are widely used across product sectors to resist heat, stains, oil, and water. These “forever chemicals” bioaccumulate in the environment, in our water, and in our bodies. Research continues to uncover their detrimental health effects, such as reproductive and fertility challenges, adverse developmental effects, thyroid dysfunction, weakened immune system, hormone interference, and cancer. PFAS and other toxic chemicals have no place in products that come into contact with one of the most sensitive and absorbent parts of the body.

There is growing consumer demand for natural and organic menstrual products, and there is clear concern reflected in social media discourse among teenagers further driving this market shift. With safer alternatives readily available, we look to the Assembly to pass this important legislation.