Sanitary Pad Scare: NAFDAC Investigates Chemical Concerns, Begins VOC Tests

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commenced investigations into concerns over the safety of disposable sanitary pads in Nigeria, including claims about potentially harmful chemicals in some products.
The agency said it had also initiated a vigilance activity to assess the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in selected sanitary pads with NAFDAC marketing authorisation.
“A complaint received on a named sanitary pad is currently being investigated as the product has been sampled for laboratory evaluation for safety including microbial limit and skin irritation tests,” it said.
The move follows growing concerns on social media over ...