Glyphosate, a pesticide linked to cancer, found at very high levels in menstrual products in the UK, according to report
Toxic pesticide levels have been found in tampons at levels 40 times higher than the legal limit for drinking water.
Traces of glyphosate, a pesticide linked to cancer, has been found at very high levels in menstrual products, according to a report by the Pesticide Action Network UK (Pan UK), the Women’s Environmental Network and the Pesticide Collaboration.
This is concerning, according to the authors, because chemicals absorbed through the vagina directly enter the bloodstream, bypassing the body’s detoxification systems. This means even small traces of chemicals in direct contact with the vagina could cause health risks.
Sounds like they just grabbed a handful (double handful?) off the shelves and texted them (https://www.pan-uk.org/period-products/). I doesn’t show brands.
They’re also suggesting cotton production (as the ‘dirtiest crop’) is to blame. Unfortunately washing hygiene products like tampons before use isn’t feasible for the end user.
Since they didn’t mention in the article, now might be a good time to mention silicone menstrual cups as an option for those that haven’t tried them.