2025 Regular Session
HB 2859
MAHA - Menstrual Labeling Act
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- Passed House of Delegates
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- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill, the Menstrual Labeling Act, aims to increase transparency for consumers by requiring menstrual product packaging in West Virginia to display a clear and easily readable list of all ingredients used in the product. The law mandates that this ingredient list be printed directly on the packaging or affixed to it. Manufacturers who fail to comply with these labeling requirements will be subject to a civil penalty.
Key provisions
- Requires menstrual product packaging to list all ingredients.
- Ingredients must be listed in order of predominance.
- The listing must be plain and conspicuous.
- The requirement takes effect 18 months after the bill’s passage.
- Manufacturers face a civil penalty for non-compliance.
Who is affected
- Manufacturers of menstrual products
- Retailers selling menstrual products
- Consumers in West Virginia
Notable changes
- Adds a new article to the West Virginia Code regarding menstrual product labeling.
- Establishes a civil penalty for manufacturers who violate the labeling requirements.
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