California Bans 'Forever Chemicals' in Tampons: Here's What to Know

PFAS are everywhere, but reducing them in necessary, everyday items like menstruation products has been top of mind for public safety advocates.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 40 words · Don Rowe

By 2027, PFAS in menstruation products sold in the state must be kept below a specific level.

PFAS are called “forever chemicals” because of their ability to stick around in our bodies.

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