10Information to be supplied with menstrual cups

10 Information to be supplied with menstrual cups

(1) The following information must be supplied with the menstrual cup, in a form that is legible and accessible to the consumer:

(a) the manufacturer’s or supplier’s identifying information, including their name and address;

(b) an information leaflet containing the following information:

(i) detailed instructions for use, including the need for hygiene and care in insertion;

(ii) a limit to the duration of use, not exceeding 12 hours;

(iii) detailed instructions for cleaning and maintaining the integrity of the menstrual cup;

(iv) a notification that the menstrual cup is not supplied in a sterile state;

(v) information about Toxic Shock Syndrome, noting that while it is rarely associated with the use of menstrual cups, it can still occur;

(vi) the following warning in letters with a height of not less than 1mm:

“IMPORTANT: Menstrual cups have been associated with Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). TSS is a rare but serious disease that may cause death. Read and keep the enclosed information.”