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Testing: Researchers screened for three major classes of EDCs — phthalates, bisphenols and parabens — and found that every pad and pantyliner tested contained at least two of the target chemicals.
ENDOCRINE DISRUPTING CHEMICALS EDCS

No need for pad panic, experts say

Together with sanitary pad and pantyliner manufacturers, specialists say there is no evidence of a health risk even though a UFS study has found they contain hormone-disrupting…

  • Sheree Bega
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