CPA assures consumers of safety of registered sanitary towels on the Ghanaian market after complaints

The Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) has assured women and mothers that sanitary towels registered on the Ghanaian market have been approved by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and standardised by the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA).

Improper clothing and heat build-up The agency further reported that some users wore two pairs of underwear before putting on their usual clothing after applying a sanitary towel.

The assurance follows complaints received by the CPA from consumers who reported discomfort, itching and boils after using some sanitary towels.