The FDA has launched an investigation of the potential exposure to heavy metals when using tampons, the agency announced Tuesday.
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“We want the public to know that before tampons can be legally sold in the U.S., they must meet FDA requirements for safety and effectiveness. Manufacturers must test the product and its component materials before, during, and after manufacturing,” the FDA wrote in theof its own upcoming study.
The researchers tested 24 tampon products from a range of major brands as well as store brands. The tampons were purchased at stores and online between September 2022 and March 2023. Metal content tended to differ by whether or not a product was labeled as organic, the researchers reported. Lead concentrations were higher in non-organic tampons, and organic tampons had higher levels of arsenic.says, and the effects are cumulative throughout the course of life.
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