Harmful chemicals in period products

Early day motion 1488, tabled 17 June 2025 by Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 46 members.

That this House notes that recent testing by PAN UK and the Women’s Environmental Network found glyphosate, a probable carcinogen, in period projects; further notes that tests on period products over the last 20 years have also found them to include a range of potentially harmful chemicals, heavy metals and pesticides; notes that research has shown period products to be an important and much overlooked source of exposure to endocrine disrupting substances for women, girls and those who menstruate; expresses concern that period products remain largely unregulated; calls on the Government to deliver robust testing of period products and to introduce a legal requirement for manufacturers to disclose the ingredients and additives used in their period products; and further calls for all period products provided in schools and public facilities to meet high standards for safety and health.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 31, Labour 4, Green 3, DUP 2, Independent 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.