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.

PROF DEON VISSER - A
PROFESSOR IN
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF
THE FREE-STATE


NOKUZOLA NDWANDWE -
MENSTRUAL RIGHTS
ACTIVIST AND FOUNDER
OF TEAM FREE SANITARY
PADS

A study by the University of Free State has found&nbsp;hormone-disrupting chemicals in every sanitary pad and&nbsp;pantyliner tested from brands sold in South Africa.&nbsp;They include those labelled organic or chemical-free. The&nbsp;university&rsquo;s scientists have warned that millions of women face&nbsp;regular exposure. They have called for clearer labelling, tougher safety regulations,&nbsp;and urgent further research.
PROF DEON VISSER - A PROFESSOR IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE-STATE
 NOKUZOLA NDWANDWE - MENSTRUAL RIGHTS ACTIVIST AND FOUNDER OF TEAM FREE SANITARY PADS

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