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RECENT PRESS RELEASES AND STATEMENTS

Here you’ll find the latest press releases and statements from Wen. 

WEN STATEMENT RESPONDING TO BPA FOUND IN BABY DUMMIES
WEN STATEMENT RESPONDING TO BPA FOUND IN BABY DUMMIES
October 18, 2025

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.
WEN’S STATEMENT ON THE JOHNSON & JOHNSON UK TALC CASE
October 16, 2025

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

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STATEMENT ON PFAS FOUND IN REUSABLE PERIOD PRODUCTS
August 7, 2025

We are dismayed to see another study finding yet more toxic chemicals in period products. This time it’s the turn…

Red banner with text that reads: Press Release Power of Food Festival brings Tower Hamlets together to celebrate community, culture and climate action 9th July 2025
POWER OF FOOD FESTIVAL BRINGS TOWER HAMLETS TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE COMMUNITY, CULTURE AND CLIMATE ACTION
July 30, 2025

PRESS RELEASE  Power of Food Festival brings Tower Hamlets together to celebrate community, culture and climate action  18–28 September 2025…

WEN’S RESPONSE TO THE STATE OF THE CLIMATE ADDRESS
July 17, 2025

The state of the climate and nature, based on new Met Office data, alongside three government reports - addressing climate change…

WEN'S RESPONSE TO NEW STUDY THAT MAY LINK AIR POLLUTION TO CHANGES IN BABIES’ BRAINS BEFORE BIRTH.
NEW STUDY THAT MAY LINK AIR POLLUTION TO CHANGES IN BABIES’ BRAINS BEFORE BIRTH
June 18, 2025

A new study, led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, has found that exposure to air pollution during pregnancy…

WHY PUBLIC SPENDING MUST SERVE PEOPLE AND PLANET
WHY PUBLIC SPENDING MUST SERVE PEOPLE AND PLANET
June 18, 2025

Last week’s Spending Review brought some welcome news - but missed opportunities too.…

UK A DUMPING GROUND FOR TOXIC TOYS’ EXPERTS WARN, AS EU BANS HARMFUL CHEMICALS IN TOYS
UK A DUMPING GROUND FOR TOXIC TOYS’ EXPERTS WARN, AS EU BANS HARMFUL CHEMICALS IN TOYS
June 11, 2025

PRESS RELEASE  Embargoed until 00:01 Wednesday 11 June 2025 BST   For further information contact Kate Beard at Wen on…