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Sanitary pad study sparks concern as experts call for calm

Expert responses to a University of the Free State study on sanitary products have reassured some women, while leaving others uneasy about their menstrual health choices. The study found that 16 brands of sanitary pads and eight types of pantyliners contained at least two endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) - substances that some research has linked to hormonal imbalances, infertility, endometriosis and certain cancers. Health Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, addressed public concerns during […]

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NCC probes sanitary pad suppliers following UFS study

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has launched an investigation into nine suppliers of sanitary pads and pantyliners following concerning findings by researchers at the University of the Free State (UFS). The probe comes after a peer-reviewed study titled "The presence of Endocrine disrupting chemicals in sanitary pads: A study done in South Africa", published in the journal ‘Science of the Total Environment’, found that several widely used menstrual products may […]

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