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High PFAS levels found in period products

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Toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected in some reusable menstrual underwear and pads, with one-third of tested items showing signs of intentional use. Researchers analysed 59 products, including 43 pairs of period underwear, eight reusable pads, four menstrual cups, three reusable incontinence underwear and one reusable incontinence pad. PFAS – short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – are synthetic chemicals…

Toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected in some reusable menstrual underwear and pads, with one-third of tested items showing signs of intentional use. Researchers analysed 59 products, including 43 pairs of period underwear, eight reusable pads, four menstrual cups, three reusable incontinence underwear and one reusable incontinence pad. PFAS – short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – are synthetic chemicals that do not break down in the environment and have been linked to cancer, obesity, high cholesterol, reduced fertility, hormone disruption and other serious health issues. Some pro

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