US EditionTraces of Toxic Pesticide Glyphosate Found in Tampons Sold in the UK, Researchers Say
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In the United Kingdom, hygienic buffers would contain traces of glyphosate, a potentially carcinogenic pesticide, at concentrations up to 40 times the limit allowed in drinking water. A new study that recalls that very little is known about the risks of menstrual products to women's health.
UK high street tampon brands found to contain dangerous levels of pesticides
A new report released on Menstrual Hygiene Day (28 May 2025) has sent shockwaves through the menstrual health community, revealing that tampons sold across UK high streets contain dangerously high levels of toxic pesticides — with some brands exceeding legal drinking water limits by up to 40 times. The report, published by WEN (Women’s Environmental Network), PAN UK, and the Pesticide Collaboration, tested 15 mainstream tampon brands, all of whi…
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