Business · 25/08/2004

FDA Updates Menstrual Tampon Labeling to Reflect Absorbency Ranges and Change 'Junior' Term

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a final rule to amend menstrual tampon labeling, changing the term 'junior' to 'light' for tampons that absorb 6 grams or less of fluid, and encouraging women to use the lowest absorbency tampon suitable for their menstrual flow to minimize the risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS).