,"Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a consumer advisory urging women to select sanitary napkins that meet regulatory standards, emphasizing safety, proper labeling, and responsible purchasing practices. Sanitary napkins and tampons are regulated as cosmetics under the Cosmetics Act B.E. 2558, requiring manufacturers and importers to submit product notifications and comply with microbial limits and labeling requirements.
The FDA confirmed that its ongoing market surveillance shows products generally comply with standards but advised consumers to verify FDA registration numbers, ensure complete Thai-language labels, check packaging integrity, and avoid products with abnormal odor or color. Guidance also covers proper hygiene when changing sanitary products and warnings about potential signs of infection, including toxic shock syndrome when using tampons."
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