Sec. 3. Research on dioxins and other potentially harmful components of menstrual products and intimate care products
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Part F of title IV of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 287d et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: The Director of NIH shall provide for the conduct or support of research to determine the extent to which the presence of dioxins, phthalates, titanium dioxide, and other components (including contaminants and substances used as fragrances, colorants, dyes, and preservatives) in tampons and other menstrual products and intimate care products— poses any risks to the health of people who use the products, including risks related to gynecologic, breast, and other cancers, endometriosis, infertility and pregnancy outcomes, immune system deficiencies, pelvic inflammatory disease, toxic shock syndrome, the health of the vaginal microbiome, and other bacterial and yeast infections; and poses any risks to the health of children or people who used such products during or before the pregnancies involved, including risks related to fetal and childhood development.
For purposes of paragraph (1)— the term menstrual products means tampons, pads, liners, cups, sponges, and similar products used by people who menstruate with respect to menstruation or other genital-tract secretions; and the term intimate care products means douches, wipes, sprays, washes, powders, and similar products used with respect to vulva or vaginal cleansing. For the purpose of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2024 through 2028. .
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