Over the past 20 years researchers have warned that period products including tampons and reusable products contain harmful chemicals
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Over the past 20 years researchers have warned that period products including tampons and reusable products contain harmful chemicals
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Campaigners are calling for a government crackdown on the regulation of chemicals and metals found in tampons, pads and reusable period products.
Cancer-related chemicals have been detected in the untreated ‘raw water sources’ used by seven UK water firms
These chemicals, known as PFAs, are used widely in everyday items
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Sustainable period care brand says report from rival Mooncup is flawed and contains inaccuracies
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Many women download period tracker apps when they are trying to get pregnant
