Tag: Chemicals

HEALTH & WELLNESS

No need to remove sanitary pads from market despite chemical findings, says Motsoaledi

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, says sanitary pads remain safe to use despite a study by the University of the Free State finding endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in menstrual products sold in South Africa. The February 2026 study detected chemicals such as parabens, phthalates and bisphenols in 23 sanitary pads and panty liners, raising concerns among women. Also see: Reusable Sanitary Pads: A […]

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LIFESTYLE

Avoid toxic combos: Cleaning products you should never mix

When oil and water are combined, they repel one another, with a layer of oil sitting on top of the water, thus proving that some things don’t mix. Mixing cleaning products can result in toxic fumes being emitted. There are certain product duos that can pose a serious threat to your health and the environment […]

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LIFESTYLE

Harmful chemicals discovered in several Shein and Temu products

Seoul authorities have reportedly confirmed that a significant amount of toxic substances have been detected in products sold by Shein and Temu. As per a recent inspection, 144 products from the three Chinese companies failed to meet legal standards, Cape {town} Etc reports. Significantly high levels of phthalates (chemicals used to make plastics more flexible) were found […]

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