Petition · Department for Business and Trade

Ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) in menstrual products

Closed 79 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the government to ban PFA "forever chemicals" within period products. Some research has shown that they have adverse effects on human health and the health of the environment.
PFAs are known as "forever chemicals" because they don't break down in the environment and can persist for long periods, yet have been found in some menstrual products across the UK. With PFAs being linked to numerous health concerns, such as cancer, and endocrine disruption, we think it is vital that these chemicals are removed from such products. Also, due to the vascularized nature of vaginas, they are further vulnerable to such chemicals, highlighting the need for regulation.

Timeline

9 Apr 2025 Petition opened for signatures
9 Oct 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 79
Status Closed
Department Department for Business and Trade
Opened 9 Apr 2025
Closed 9 Oct 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Aug 2026.