C-366An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (substances in menstrual tampons)
Private member's bill, introduced in the House of Commons on November 21, 2023
- Status
- At second reading in the House of Commons since November 21, 2023
What it does
Requires menstrual tampon labels to list the substances they contain, and brings the change into force 18 months after royal assent.
What it does
- Requires labels on menstrual tampons to include a list of the substances they contain, under the Food and Drugs Act.
- Sets the bill to come into force 18 months after royal assent.
Who it affects
- Menstrual tampon manufacturers
- Retailers of menstrual tampons
- People who use menstrual tampons
Topics
Background
The bill amends the Food and Drugs Act, which already sets labelling rules for devices.
Where it is
House of Commons
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Current stage. Now here
Committee
Not reached.
Report stage
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Third reading
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Senate
First reading
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Second reading
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Committee
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Third reading
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Royal assent
Royal assent
Not reached.
Introduced by an MP who is not a minister. These bills compete in a lottery for debate time, and most do not become law. How a bill becomes law
How the House voted
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What MPs said
Each party’s first speech on this bill in the House, from Hansard. Excerpts are the speaker’s opening sentences, unedited.
NDPAlistair MacGregor· November 21, 2023
“Moved for leave to introduce Bill C-366, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (substances in menstrual tampons). Today is a special day.”
Read the full speech on openparliament.ca
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LEGISinfo status: Outside the Order of Precedence. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.