If the toxic shock has another origin, the Health Agency decides for the restriction of certain substances in a report published this Monday, January 20, 2020. And requests more clear information on the toxic shock.
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Seizure in 2016 following cases of menstrual toxic shock, an acute infection that can lead to death, the Health Security Agency (ANSES) had made its assessment of the health risks associated with female intimate protection in July 2018.
It was rather reassuring when toxic shock syndrome (TBS). Caused by a bacterial toxin (staphylococcus aureus), it has no direct link with the composition of the protections but with their use. Clearly, there would be no killer tampon but not respecting hygiene rules and usage time exposes to real risks.
ANSES requests clearer information
Since then, ANSES has carried out additional assessments on menstrual cups and tampons, the only products possibly involved in SCT. There is still no proven link with the composition of the protections, but clearer information is needed to warn of the danger of misuse, says ANSES.
The agency believes, however, that a number of chemicals should be eliminated, even if they are present within regulatory limits. Especially perfuming substances, which can have irritating or sensitizing properties.
It also calls on manufacturers to improve the quality of products, in order to limit the presence of dangerous substances such as dioxins or chlorinated furans. These can be the consequence of unsuitable manufacturing processes or contamination of raw materials.
A fairly similar opinion had been given for diapers for babies, in January 2019. To be heard by the industry, the government had to raise its voice. A year later, ANSES has just launched a procedure to modify the thresholds accepted by European regulations.
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