31 Oct 2023

NZ research finds toxic chemicals in tampons

From Morning Report, 7:44 am on 31 October 2023

A small New Zealand study has found a popular tampon brand contains chemicals linked to health problems, including endometriosis, infertility and cancers.

The research was commissioned by a company making organic sanitary products and has yet to be peer-reviewed.

But the world-renowned scientist behind it says the findings are surprising and warrant further investigation.

Ruth Hill reports.