FDA Says Heavy Metals and Other Contaminants in Menstrual Products Are “Unlikely to Harm”
This week, an op-ed was published in The Conversation, discussing a lack of transparency regarding the materials used to manufacture tampons and other period products. Studies have shown the presence of endocrine disruptors in period products, including “phthalates, volatile organic compounds, parabens, environmental phenols, fragrance chemicals, dioxins, and dioxin-like compounds,” according to a 2024 study.…Continue reading FDA Says Heavy Metals and Other Contaminants in Menstrual Products Are “Unlikely to Harm”