# Commercial Law (GCL)

## Title 14. Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions

### Subtitle 13. Miscellaneous Provisions

#### Section 14-1330

(a)

  (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

  (2) "Confidential substance" means any ingredient:

    (i) For which a claim has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for inclusion on the confidential portion of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Substance Inventory;

    (ii) For which the manufacturer of the menstrual product or the supplier of the ingredient claims protection under the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act; or

    (iii) That is generally recognized as safe by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration under 21 C.F.R. Sec. 170.30.

  (3) "Ingredient" means any intentionally added substance in a menstrual hygiene product that serves a technical or functional purpose in the finished product, including any fragrance or coloring.

  (4) "Menstrual hygiene product" means a disposable or reusable product used for the purpose of absorbing or containing menstruation or vaginal discharge, including sanitary pads, tampons, and menstrual cups.

(b)

  (1) Beginning April 1, 2028, a manufacturer of menstrual hygiene products shall include a list of all ingredients listed in order of predominance and displayed prominently in conspicuous type on each consumer-facing package of menstrual hygiene products sold in the State.

  (2) A manufacturer may list a confidential substance by its common name to protect confidentiality.

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Md. Code Ann., Com. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)