# Medical Devices; Labeling for Menstrual Tampon for the “Ultra” Absorbency
> **Food and Drug Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2000-10-18 · Effective 2001-01-16 · 65 FR 62282
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-26248
- **Category:** fda-device
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 65 FR 62282
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 801
- **Publication date:** 2000-10-18
- **Effective date:** 2001-01-16
- **HHS docket:** Docket No. 98N-0970
## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a final rule that amends its menstrual tampon labeling regulation to add the term "ultra" absorbency for tampons that absorb 15 to 18 grams (g) of fluid with the syngyna test. At present, FDA requires standardized terms to be used for the labeling of a menstrual tampon to indicate its particular absorbency. This rule enables consumers to compare the absorbency of one brand and style of tampon with the absorbency of other brands and styles. FDA is issuing this final rule under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) to ensure that labeling of menstrual tampons is not misleading. Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA is proposing to change the standardized menstrual tampon term "junior" to "light".

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/10/18/00-26248/medical-devices-labeling-for-menstrual-tampon-for-the-ultra-absorbency)
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