SF4601

Purpose

The bill would require certain menstrual products sold or distributed in Minnesota to disclose the synthetic ingredients they contain. The goal is to provide consumers with specific information about what synthetic substances are in the products they use.

Main provisions

• Labeling requirement: A manufacturer of a menstrual product that contains intentionally added synthetic ingredients must disclose on the outer product packaging the synthetic ingredients contained in the product.
• Outer packaging definition: “Outer product packaging” means the first packaging a consumer sees of a package that contains several individual products.
• Scope: Applies to menstrual products that are sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Minnesota.
• Enforcement: The labeling requirement is enforceable under Minnesota Statutes section 325E.3892, subdivision 3.
• Legal codification: The provision would be added to Minnesota Statutes chapter 325E, section 325E.3893.

Significance and potential impact

• Increases transparency: Consumers would have access to information about synthetic ingredients in menstrual products before purchase.
• Market effects: Manufacturers may need to review product formulations and update packaging to include the required disclosures.
• State regulatory alignment: The enforcement mechanism ties to an existing enforcement framework in chapter 325E, aiding compliance tracking and potential penalties or remedies.

Significant changes to existing law

• Introduces a new labeling requirement specific to synthetic ingredients in menstrual products.
• Establishes a clear definition of what constitutes the “outer product packaging” for labeling purposes.
• Integrates the new requirement into the current Minnesota Commerce/consumer protection framework via enforcement under an existing section.

Relevant Terms - menstrual product - synthetic ingredients - intentionally added synthetic ingredients - outer product packaging - first product packaging a consumer sees - disclose - labeling requirement - enforcement - Minnesota Statutes - chapter 325E - 325E.3892 - 325E.3893 - sold or offered for sale or distributed in this state