"The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will investigate the ingredients in tampons, after a study released earlier this summer found toxic metals in products from over a dozen popular brands.

The FDA posted a public notice to its website on Tuesday that it has commissioned two studies to evaluate metals in tampons, after growing calls from lawmakers concerned about their safety. The agency first confirmed the studies to NPR last week.

“These initiatives will enable the FDA to complete a risk assessment of metals contained in tampons, based on a worst-case scenario of metal exposure,” it said. “The FDA will also continue monitoring these devices as part of its total product lifecycle approach to medical devices.”"

Rachel Treisman reports for NPR September 11, 2024. [2]