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Groundbreaking Report Exposes Chemicals Linked to Cancer in Feminine Care Products.

Groundbreaking Report Exposes Chemicals Linked to Cancer in Feminine Care Products.

AlterNet

November 6, 2013

A new report by Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE) details how the feminine care industry sells products containing unregulated and potentially harmful chemicals, including preservatives, pesticides, fragrances and dyes.

The report, Chem Fatale, kicks off a campaign that will target Proctor & Gamble, makers of Tampax and Always, to disclose the ingredients in tampons and pads, and eliminate toxic chemicals. The campaign also wants to encourage consumers to demand more government oversight of the $3 billion feminine care industry.

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