Menstrual panties are removed from the shelves – do not meet requirements

Several so-called menstrual roses have been removed from the Swedish market because they do not meet the Chemicals Inspectorate’s requirements. In a new report, the inspectorate notes several shortcomings.

Recently, many companies have launched sanitary napkins that catch the blood, are odorless and can be reused.

The Chemicals Inspectorate’s review shows that several of these products have been treated with so-called biocides, which are a type of pesticide used, for example, to make something odorless or antibacterial.

– Some of these treatments that are common leak from the clothes already after the first washes, so what happens is that the substances end up in the environment and the substances are dangerous for the environment, says Margareta Daho, inspector at the Chemicals Inspectorate.

Removed from the Swedish market

A total of five out of twelve reviewed menstrual products failed the inspection as they lacked sufficient labeling – and have now been removed from the Swedish market. The Swedish Chemicals Inspectorate’s general advice is to avoid biocide products.

– There are plenty of menstrual pads on the market that do not contain biocides, that do not have an antimicrobial effect or mention anything about biocides on their packaging, then you can choose them instead, a more sustainable choice, says Margareta Daho.