Robin Danielson Menstrual Product and Intimate Care Product Safety Act of 2022

Robin Danielson Menstrual Product and Intimate Care Product Safety Act of 2022

This bill requires the National Institutes of Health to conduct or support research on the extent to which components (including contaminants and substances used as fragrances, colorants, dyes, and preservatives) in menstrual products and intimate care products pose health risks to people who use the products or to the children of people who use the products during or before pregnancy.

Bill 117 HR 8724, also known as the Robin Danielson Menstrual Product and Intimate Care Product Safety Act of 2022, aims to improve the safety and regulation of menstrual products and intimate care products in the United States. The bill is named after Robin Danielson, a young woman who tragically passed away due to toxic shock syndrome caused by a tampon in 1988.

The key provisions of the bill include requiring manufacturers of menstrual products and intimate care products to disclose all ingredients used in their products, including any potentially harmful chemicals. This transparency will allow consumers to make more informed choices about the products they use.

Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a task force to study the safety of menstrual products and intimate care products, and to make recommendations for improving regulations and oversight in this industry. This task force will also be responsible for conducting research on the potential health risks associated with these products. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to increase funding for research into menstrual health and hygiene, as well as education and outreach programs to raise awareness about the importance of safe and healthy menstrual practices. Overall, the Robin Danielson Menstrual Product and Intimate Care Product Safety Act of 2022 seeks to protect the health and well-being of consumers by ensuring that menstrual products and intimate care products are safe, regulated, and transparent.