Registered Sanitary Towels Safe For Use – CPA Assures Women

The Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) has reassured women and mothers that all registered sanitary towels available on the market are safe for use. This assurance came after complaints were received regarding discomfort, itching, and boils experienced by some users. The CPA conducted re-tests on all registered products and confirmed that they meet the required standards.

According to Benjamin Akoto, Head of Complaints at the CPA, further investigations revealed that the discomfort was primarily due to improper handling and usage. The three main causes identified were poor hand hygiene, failure to change the sanitary towel regularly, and improper clothing leading to heat build-up.

The first cause, poor hand hygiene, was attributed to users not washing their hands or using sanitizer before applying or changing their sanitary towels, resulting in the transfer of bacteria and viruses to the private area. The second cause was related to not changing the sanitary towel as recommended, with users advised to change them every 2 to 4 hours during the day.

Lastly, improper clothing and heat build-up were found to be a contributing factor, as some users wore two undergarments before their normal clothing, causing heat and humidity to create a conducive environment for rashes, itching, and infections if not addressed promptly.

The CPA expressed its intention to launch a nationwide awareness campaign to educate women on the proper usage of sanitary towels and prevent discomfort. The agency reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring product satisfaction, but emphasized the importance of consumers adhering to the usage guidelines provided.