Menstrual product laws cover tampons, pads, cups, discs and period underwear. Vermont's law also covers incontinence products.
State rules
| Jurisdiction | Requirement | Effective | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CaliforniaBan | A person may not manufacture, distribute, sell, or offer for sale in California a menstrual product that contains regulated PFAS, which from 2025-01-01 means intentionally added PFAS.Menstrual products are products used to collect menstruation and vaginal discharge, including tampons, pads, sponges, menstruation underwear, disks, and menstrual cups, disposable or reusable. Incontinence products are not in the definition. The prohibition in HSC 25258.3 carries no date of its own; the dates come from the regulated PFAS definition in HSC 25258(d). | January 1, 2025 | In force | HSC 25258(b), (d)(1); 25258.3 |
| MinnesotaBan | No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale in Minnesota menstruation products that contain intentionally added PFAS.Does not apply where intentionally added PFAS are only in electronic components or internal components (subd. 5(b), added by 1Sp2025 c 1). These products remain subject to reporting and to the 2032 ban (MPCA). | January 1, 2025 | In force | Minn. Stat. 116.943, subd. 5(a)(8) |
| ColoradoBan | No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale or use in Colorado menstruation products containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals. | January 1, 2026 | In force | C.R.S. 25-15-604(3.5) |
| MaineBan | No person may sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Maine a menstruation product containing intentionally added PFAS. | January 1, 2026 | In force | 38 M.R.S. section 1614(5)(B-1)(6) |
| VermontBan | Manufacturers may not manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale or use in Vermont incontinency protection products with intentionally added PFAS.Incontinency protection products are disposable absorbent hygiene products for people 12 and older. Menstrual products are covered by the separate cosmetic and menstrual product law. | January 1, 2026 | In force | 9 V.S.A. sections 2494e(9), 2494f(a)(6) |
| VermontBan | Manufacturers may not manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale or use in Vermont any menstrual product to which PFAS have been intentionally added in any amount.Menstrual products include tampons, pads, sponges, menstruation underwear, disks, applicators and menstrual cups, disposable or reusable. Trace quantity defense applies. | January 1, 2026 | In force | 9 V.S.A. sections 2494a(6), 2494b(a)(2) |
| New YorkBan | Menstrual products containing intentionally added PFAS or other restricted substances may not be sold in New York.The act takes effect twelve months after becoming law. Covers tampons, pads and menstrual cups, disposable or reusable. Advocates report the restricted list also includes lead, formaldehyde, parabens, phthalates, talc and synthetic fragrance. Effect of the chapter amendment not confirmed. | December 19, 2026 | Scheduled | GBL 399-aaaa |
| CaliforniaBan | Regulated PFAS also includes PFAS present in a menstrual product or component at or above a total organic fluorine limit to be determined by DTSC.The statute sets no numeric limit. DTSC must publish accepted test methods and laboratory accreditations by 2027-01-01 and adopt implementing regulations by 2029-01-01. | January 1, 2027 | Scheduled | HSC 25258(d)(2), 25258.1, 25258.2 |
| New HampshireBan | PFAS-added feminine hygiene products may not be sold, offered for sale, or distributed for sale or promotional purposes in New Hampshire.Includes tampons, pads, sponges, menstruation underwear, disks, applicators and menstrual cups, disposable or reusable. | January 1, 2027 | Scheduled | RSA 149-M:64, I(h), IV(d) |
| Rhode IslandBan | No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Rhode Island menstrual products that contain intentionally added PFAS.Covers tampons, pads, sponges, menstruation underwear, disks, applicators and menstrual cups, disposable or reusable. | January 1, 2027 | Scheduled | R.I. Gen. Laws 23-18.18-4(a) |
| ConnecticutBan | No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Connecticut menstruation products that contain intentionally added PFAS. | January 1, 2028 | Scheduled | Conn. Gen. Stat. 22a-903c |
| New MexicoBan | Manufacturers may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute in New Mexico, directly or through intermediaries, feminine hygiene products (tampons, pads, sponges, menstruation underwear, discs, applicators, and menstrual cups) containing intentionally added PFAS.Section 3(A) exemptions apply, including products containing solid fluoropolymers (Section 3(A)(16)). | January 1, 2028 | Scheduled | HB 212 (2025), Section 3(C) |
| IllinoisBan | No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale in Illinois menstrual products (tampons, pads, sponges, menstruation underwear, disks, and cups) containing intentionally added PFAS.Exempt: products where federal law preempts, used products, electronic or internal components, and SNAP-listed refrigerants, foams, and aerosol propellants (except in personal care products). | January 1, 2032 | Scheduled | 415 ILCS 170/45(a), (b) |
Questions
Which states ban PFAS in menstrual and incontinence products?
Eleven states ban intentionally added PFAS in menstrual and incontinence products. In force: California and Minnesota (since January 1, 2025); Colorado, Maine and Vermont (since January 1, 2026). Scheduled: New York (December 19, 2026); New Hampshire and Rhode Island (January 1, 2027); Connecticut and New Mexico (January 1, 2028); Illinois (January 1, 2032).