FDA Changes Tampon Labeling from ‘Junior’ to ‘Light’
08/25/2004
Federal Register Final rule: FDA is issuing a final rule that amends its menstrual tampon labeling regulation to change the current term for tampons that absorb 6 g and less of fluid. A tampon with this absorbency is currently required to be labeled as “junior”. The agency is changing the term “junior” to “light” because the term “junior” implies that the tampon is only for younger or teenage women when, in fact, it may be appropriate for women of any age with light menstrual flow. FDA encourages women to use the lowest absorbency tampon appropriate for their flow to help minimize the risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome. To view this final rule, click here.
