When a 2024 study found that there are toxic metals in tampons, it left consumers wondering: Are tampons safe? MENU. Wellness. 4 Things To Know If You're Worried About Toxic Metals In Tampons.

With the rise in concern about toxic metals in tampons, many are rethinking their menstrual care products. But before tossing every box in your cabinet, it’s important to separate fact from fear.

Last year, arsenic, lead and other metals were found in tampons by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley.In the study, 30 tampons from 14 brands were tested for 16 different metals ...

Glyphosate was found in tampons in one of the boxes, at 0.004 mg/kg. The UK and EU maximum residue level for drinking water is 0.0001 mg/kg, making this 40 times higher than permitted levels of ...

A recent investigation by the Pesticide Action Network UK, the Women’s Environmental Network, and the Pesticide Collaboration tested 15 boxes of tampons bought from UK retailers.