Egal, the manufacturer of an absorbent pad dispensed in roll form, has partnered with MCL Sustainable Cleaning Solutions, a major distributor of sustainable cleaning solutions in Canada, to provide organizations with access to essential menstrual products in the workplace.Canada’s Regulation SOR/2023-78 (Regulation), which comes into force on December 15, 2023, will require employers to provide free menstrual products for employees’ use in each toilet room in federally regulated workplaces.

MCL Sustainable Cleaning Solutions (https://mclgreen.com/) has earned a stellar reputation for their commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing. With their extensive reach and expertise in distribution, they are ideally positioned to serve as Ega’s Master Distributor Partner in Canada.

Together, the mission of the two companies is to provide Canadian organizations with easy access to high-quality menstrual products that meet the newly mandated workplace requirements and support the workplace well-being and comfort of employees across the country. This partnership is a significant step towards ensuring that Canadian workplaces are equipped to support menstrual health and hygiene, aligning perfectly with the changing landscape and regulations in the country.

In March 2023, Egal, launched its pad on a roll, product a new menstrual pad that will is as accessible as toilet paper. Egal pads are manufactured in roll form, 40 on each roll, so they can be mounted on existing toilet paper dispensers or in Egal’s custom-designed dispensers. Located inside each stall next to the toilet paper, the pads are available when and where they are needed.