21 CFR 884.5460
§ 884.5460 Scented or scented deodorized menstrual tampon.
United States · 21 CFR — Food and Drugs · Status: effective
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- 21 CFR 884.5460, § 884.5460 Scented or scented deodorized menstrual tampon, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/90862
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(a) Identification. A scented or scented deodorized menstrual tampon is a device that is a plug made of cellulosic or synthetic material that is inserted into the vagina and used to absorb menstrual or other vaginal discharge. It has scent (i.e., fragrance materials) added for aesthetic purposes (scented menstrual tampon) or for deodorizing purposes (scented deodorized menstrual tampon). This generic type of device does not include menstrual tampons treated with added antimicrobial agents or other drugs.
(b) Classification. Class II (performance standards).
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.