Korean Women's Environmental Network Archives

Government to Inspect All Sanitary Pads for Harmful Chemicals

SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea plans to inspect all sanitary pads currently being retailed for harmful chemicals amid growing concerns about their impact on women’s health. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety said Friday it will examine 896 sanitary pad products manufactured or imported by 56 companies over the past three [...]

6 in 10 Users of Controversial Sanitary Pad Report Change in Menstrual Cycle

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – Six out of 10 users of the controversial Lilian sanitary pads have experienced a change in their menstrual cycle due to possible side effects, an activist group said Thursday, as growing numbers of consumers question the product’s safety. The Seoul-based Korean Women’s Environmental Network held a press conference to [...]