Tampax Safety Begins with Science

At Tampax, your safety and comfort come first. Everyone wants what’s best for their body, and when there’s a question about safety, we take that seriously.

Our commitment to your safety is among the reasons why Tampax is the #1 recommended tampon brand by U.S. gynecologists (based on 2025 survey).

Here are answers to four commonly asked questions we hear from consumers about tampon safety.

What’s Really in Tampax Tampons?

At Tampax, the safety of our ingredients and materials is the most important choice we make for our products.

Our tampon ingredients undergo extensive safety evaluation before we use them in our products including a thorough science-based, multi-step evaluation process

Click here to learn more about Tampax ingredients.

How Does Tampax Test Tampons for Safety?

Our tampons are rigorously evaluated through a science-based, multi-step safety evaluation process that meets or exceeds FDA regulatory requirements for safety.

Click here to learn more about how tampax tests for safety.

What Do Scientists and Healthcare Professionals Say About Tampax Safety?

Don’t take our word for it. Tampax tampons are tested by independent, reputable scientific laboratories

Independent Laboratory Tests

OEKO-TEX®, a globally recognized independent research and test institute, granted Tampax tampons the OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification. This means that every component of the product was tested for up to 1,000 harmful substances, including heavy metals, and succeeded in meeting the stringent safety criteria.

How Does Tampax Conduct Its Research?

At Tampax, hundreds of engineers, chemists, biologists, and safety scientists evaluate every ingredient throughout the discovery, design, and development of our products.

We are obsessed with ingredient safety and are continuously studying new scientific literature, reviewing consumer comments and connecting with experts to remain on top of the science.

Did you know that P&G Fem Care has over 200 engineers, chemists, biologists and safety scientists that focus just on period products?

We test product performance by evaluating product usage in real life situations, with real people on their periods.

We also assess performance and absorbency by using standardized period blood substitutes with the similar properties to menses.

What's the Deal with Heavy Metals and Tampons?

Almost everything in the world has a safe and an unsafe level or limit - including things like water!

For example, the trace amount of metals that could be found in a tampon is very small – not unlike the low amounts found in the food and water you consume every day.

OEKO-TEX®, a globally recognized independent research and test institute, granted Tampax tampons the OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification. This means that every component of the product was tested for up to 1,000 harmful substances, including heavy metals, and succeeded in meeting the stringent safety criteria.