February 21, 2019
A new survey by 60 million Consumers alert on the composition of hygienic protections, tampons and napkins, which would always contain substances dangerous to health.
The composition of hygienic protections is not always indicated on the packaging
60 Million Consumers once again conducted the survey on the composition of tampons and sanitary napkins, sifting through 15 references. In the March 2019 issue, the magazine is alarmed by the presence of certain substances ” whose toxic potential is known or suspected “, more than 3 years after the first alerts on the subject, in 2015.
First worrying observation: only half of the brands of hygienic protections specify the components on their packaging. Others ” are satisfied with a general detailed list only on their website »Can we read on the site of 60 million Consumers, and for private labels, ” no information is available on the packaging or online “.
Periodic protections always contain pesticides
The magazine points to the fact that “ Contaminations by residues of risky molecules persist “. Glyphosate, phthalates, dioxins: ” Girls and women who wear single-use periodic protection may be in contact with chronic unwanted residues. »Says the magazine. ” Another remarkable result: the presence of phthalates that we had not detected before Can we also read.
The National Health Security Agency (ANSES) had nevertheless recommended to manufacturers of periodic protection ” improve the quality of these products “, after having published a report in July 2018 indicating the presence of chemical substances, while specifying that their concentration was below the health thresholds and did not present risks for users.
Aurélie Giraud
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