Tuesday , 24 February 2026

Refilwe Mekoa

NCC to probe 9 sanitary pad suppliers for harmful products

Sanitary pads and tampons.

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has revealed that it will be investigating nine suppliers of sanitary pads that millions of South African women and girls use monthly. The announcement comes amid a recent study conducted by the University of the Free State, revealing that certain sanitary pads and panty liners may contain harmful endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). These chemicals are said to be linked to …

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