Local Study Finds Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals in Sanitary Pads – What Consumers Should Know

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A study by the University of Free State has found hormone-disrupting chemicals in every sanitary pad and pantyliner tested from brands sold in South Africa.   They include those labelled organic or chemical-free.   The university’s scientists have warned that millions of women face regular exposure.  They have called for clearer labelling, tougher safety regulations, and urgent further research.   𝗨𝗙𝗦 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲…

Local study finds hormone-disrupting chemicals in sanitary pads – what consumers should know

A new study by the University of the Free State has found that commonly used sanitary pads and panty liners may expose users to low levels of hormone-disrupting chemicals, raising fresh questions about menstrual product safety and long-term health risks.   The research, published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, is the first comprehensive analysis of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in locally sold menstrual products.   What…

UFS study detects hormone-disrupting chemicals in menstrual products

By Charmaine Ndlela Menstrual products used by millions of South Africans may contain hormone-disrupting chemicals, including in items marketed as free from harmful chemicals, according to new research from the University of the Free State (UFS). The study detected endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in every sanitary pad and pantyliner tested, with each product containing at least two of the targeted chemicals, the university said in a statem…

‘Chemical-free’ labels questioned as study uncovers hidden hormone disruptors in menstrual products selling in South Africa

South Africa: The UFS study detects hormone-disrupting chemicals in menstrual products sold in South Africa. These menstrual products are used by millions of South Africans every month.   Reportedly, new research from the University of the Free State has found that every sanitary pad and pantyliner tested contained hormone-disrupting chemicals, even those marketed as ‘chemical-free’. UFS scientists are calling for greater transparency, stronger …