FDA, tampons
FDA to investigate metals found in tampons after study; study's co-author 'excited' over decision
The FDA will now investigate metals found in tampons following the results of a recent study. The study's co-author weighs in on the FDA's decision.
FDA initiating new review of toxic metals in tampons
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has begun an expert, independent review of recent research on the health effects caused by heavy metals in tampons after lawmakers sounded the alarm on
The FDA is probing tampon safety after a study found toxic metals in popular brands
Members of the Democratic Women's Caucus are urging the FDA to address concerns about the safety and regulation of tampons after a study found heavy metals, including lead, in many popular products.
Are the toxic metals in tampons harmful? FDA launches research to learn risk
The FDA said Tuesday it's examining the possible effects of toxic metals in tampons. Previously, research found arsenic, mercury and lead in more than a dozen brands.
FDA to investigate toxic metals found in tampons
Various metals were found in the products, and in one product all 16 metals were detected ... that women are safe from harmful and toxic substances in tampons." With implications for research ...
FDA initiating independent review of tampon ingredients after study found many contain toxic metals
After recent research found toxic metals in dozens of tampons, the FDA is launching its own study. Here's what we know so far.
FDA researching potential effects of toxic metals in tampons. Here’s what you should know
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is now working on a big research project to look at the possible effects of toxic metals in tampons. This comes after a study published in July found 16 metals including arsenic,
FDA Launches Probe Into Tampons Over Lead And Metal Risks
The FDA has launched an investigation into potential heavy metal exposure from tampons following a study that found lead, arsenic, and other metals in both organic and non-organic brands. The FDA will conduct further research to assess metal release during use and its potential health risks for consumers.
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Toxic metals detected in tampons in first-of-its-kind study
(NewsNation) — Researchers have detected toxic metals, like lead and arsenic, in more than a dozen brands of tampons, according to a new study by the University of California, Berkeley.
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FDA is conducting a new study on the risks of toxic metals in tampons
The results were unanimous: all of the metals were detected in the tampons, and each type of tampon contained ...
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Consumer Reports: FDA investigates toxic metals found in dozens of tampons
IF Y Tampon users are discarding unused products following a recent Food and Drug Administration announcement. New research has detected traces of toxic metals, including lead and arsenic ...
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FDA looking at the impact of toxic metals in tampons
Researchers noted that while they detected all 16 metals in at least one sampled ... that women are safe from harmful and toxic substances in tampons. We look forward to reviewing your plan ...
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Are the toxic metals in tampons harmful? FDA launches research to learn risk
While the study detected metals, it couldn’t conclude whether ... to ensure that women are safe from harmful and toxic substances in tampons.” The FDA said its lab study will measure how ...
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FDA to Investigate Safety of Toxic Metals in Tampons
A study released in July found traces of toxic metals like lead ... and in one product all 16 metals were detected, the team said. Organic tampons had less lead and more arsenic than non ...