Kansas
Proposal Summary
Kansas Menstrual Products Safety Act
Bill
Regulating menstrual products transparency.
Ingredient Disclosure Requirements
All menstrual products sold in this state must list all ingredients on the package.
Ingredients must be listed in descending order by weight or concentration.
Font size must be legible.
Ingredients must use standardized chemical names.
Digital/QR codes are not sufficient-full ingredients must be listed on the physical packaging.
PFAS Prohibition
Complete ban on manufacturing, distributing, selling, or offering for sale any menstrual products containing PFAS.
Full prohibition effective.
Applies to all PFAS chemicals, both intentionally added and present at detectable levels.
Covers all menstrual products.
Harmful Chemical Regulations
Prohibition of specific harmful chemicals in menstrual product manufacturing including:
Heavy metals (lead, mercury, cadmium).
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Phthalates.
Formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing agents.
Chlorinated compounds used in bleaching.
Synthetic fragrances containing allergens.
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) Warning Requirements:
All tampons and menstrual cups must include prominent TSS warning on package.
Must include specific language about TSS symptoms and risk factors.
Warning must be in English at a minimum.
Internal package inserts must include detailed TSS information and prevention guidelines.
Implementation
Timeline
Law takes effect immediately upon signing.
Ingredient and TSS labeling requirements: 6 months after effective date.
PFAS and harmful chemical prohibitions: 18 months after effective date.
Full enforcement begins 24 months after effective date.
Definitions
“Menstrual Product” means a product used to collect menstruation and other vaginal discharge, including, but not limited to, tampons, pads, sponges, menstruation underwear, and menstrual cups.
“Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances” or “PFAS” means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
"Intentionally added PFAS" means PFAS that are deliberately added during the manufacturing of a product or product component where the continued presence of PFAS is desired in the final product or product component to provide a specific characteristic, appearance, or quality.
"Person" means any individual, corporation, company, association, society, firm, partnership, joint stock company, or any other entity.
“Harmful chemicals” means substances known or suspected to cause reproductive harm, cancer, or endocrine disruption.