By Charmaine Ndlela
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has initiated an investigation into nine suppliers of sanitary pads and pantyliners after a University of the Free State (UFS) study found endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in products sold in South Africa.
The UFS research flagged the presence of EDC groups, including parabens, phthalates and bisphenols, which have been linked to reproductive and hormonal effects, and have raised concerns about long-term exposure.
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The NCC said it has initiated an investigation against the suppliers whose products were tested in the study, including Kimberly-Clark of SA (Kotex), Procter and Gamble (Always), Anna Organics, The Lion Match Company trading as Comfitex, Here We Flo trading as Flo, Johnson & Johnson trading as Stay Free, Premier Group trading as Lil-lets, Essity trading as Libresse South Africa, and My Time.
Acting commissioner Hardin Ratshisusu said the study’s
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