Category Archives: Press release

Helen Lynn Senior Consultant and Research Fellow at Wen shares her thoughts on new testing from Which? showing PFAS and biocidal silver in period pants. About the testing  In a follow up to their 2023 testing Which? has tested a range of period pants for fit, comfort and absorbency. They also carried out independent chemical…

Wen responds to PFAS restrictions, warning period products are missing and calling for stronger action to protect women’s health.

Wen urges stronger regulation of period products, warning harmful chemicals remain and voluntary standards are not enough to protect health.

Wen statement on Netflix’s documentary – The Plastic Detox

Wen statement on government’s PFAS plan to tackle ‘Forever Chemicals’

Wen is deeply concerned about the health and wellbeing of UK Prisoners for Palestine who are currently on hunger strike in UK prisons, some of whom are approaching imminent death. No one should be pushed to the point of risking their life in order to be heard. 

Wen statement responding to BPA found in baby dummies

Statement in response to UK case accusing Johnson & Johnson of knowingly selling talcum powder contaminated with asbestos.

We are dismayed to see another study finding yet more toxic chemicals in period products. This time it’s the turn of eco-friendly reusables to be tested and found to be wanting. 

We are dismayed to see another study finding yet more toxic chemicals in period products. This time it’s the turn of eco-friendly reusables to be tested and found to be wanting.