South Africa Investigates Chemical Risks in Sanitary Pads
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- •The University of the Free State published a study identifying chemical risks in sanitary pads on February 25, 2026.
- •The National Consumer Commission launched an investigation into nine sanitary pad suppliers on the same day.
- •Brands under investigation include Lil-lets and Kotex, among others.
- •No official recall of any sanitary pad products has been announced as of February 25, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the National Consumer Commission orders a recall of affected sanitary pads consumers in South Africa would face product shortages and suppliers would incur financial losses while public trust in sanitary products could decline.
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AFRICAIOL (South Africa)Consumer watchdog acts after University of the Free State flags chemical risks in padsAFRICAIOL (South Africa)National Consumer Commission investigates 9 sanitary pad suppliersAFRICANews24 (South Africa)News24 | No recall yet on Lil-lets, Kotex and other sanitary pads, despite shocking study on chemicals