N.Y. General Business Law § 399-aaaaaa: Diaper labeling

§ 399-aaaaaa. Diaper labeling. 1. For purposes of this section:

(a) "ingredient" shall mean an intentionally added substance present

in a diaper;

(b) "diaper" shall mean a type of garment or product inserted into a

garment for the purpose of absorbing waste products to prevent soiling

of outer clothing or the external environment without the use of a

toilet. These products may be either disposable or reusable.

2. No later than twelve months after the effective date of this

section, each package or box containing diapers sold in this state shall

contain a plain and conspicuous printed list of all ingredients which

shall be listed in order of predominance. Such list shall either be

printed on the package or affixed thereto.

3. The requirements of this section shall apply in addition to any

other labeling requirements established pursuant to any other provision

of law.

4. Whenever a violation of this section has occurred, a civil penalty

of one percent of the manufacturer's total annual in-state sales not to

exceed one thousand dollars per package or box shall be imposed on the

manufacturer.