The T.A.M.P.O.N. Act Overview (California)

“The T.A.M.P.O.N. Act in California prohibits the sale, manufacture, distribution, or offering of menstrual products containing regulated PFAS starting January 1, 2025, with specific PFAS content thresholds set for January 1, 2027.

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is empowered to enforce the act, including issuing cease and desist orders and civil penalties, which range from a maximum of $5,000 per day for an initial violation to $10,000 per day for subsequent violations.

Penalties collected will be deposited into the T.A.M.P.O.N. Act Fund. The act also allows individuals to file civil actions for injuries caused by non-compliant products, including claims for exemplary damages and attorney’s fees.

The state’s health and safety department will implement regulations for PFAS in menstrual products and by January 1, 2029, will publish a list of accepted testing methods and require manufacturers to register. Violations will result in notices of violation, administrative or civil penalties, and independent testing.

The DTSC’s duties depend on sufficient funds in the Toxic Substances Control Account and legislative appropriation.”

Source: https://legiscan.com/CA/text/AB2515/id/3011393/California-2023-AB2515-Amended.html##~https://legiscan.com/CA/bill/AB2515/2023

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