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Outcry in Senegal after expired materials found in nappies and sanitary pads

An inspection carried out by Senegal's ARP at the Softcare factory on 8 December, 2025, revealed the presence of expired raw materials in certain nappies and sanitary pads, but the ARP later withdrew its conclusions (illustration). Wordpress

Senegal’s health authorities are under pressure after expired raw materials were found at a factory producing baby nappies and sanitary towels. Conflicting statements from the country's regulator along with allegations of attempted corruption and delays in an official inquiry are fuelling concern.

Some 1,300 kilograms of expired raw materials have been discovered at a Softcare factory, a subsidiary of a Chinese group specialising in the manufacture of baby nappies and sanitary towels.

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