The regulatory authority in China has initiated an investigation into the presence of formamide in infant diapers, as reported by state broadcaster, CCTV on Monday.
Three diaper brands, Babycare, Huggies and Bibabebe, have said internal tests showed no trace of the substance in their products, according to a report by Global Times, a tabloid owned by China’s paper of record People’s Daily.
The State Administration for Market Regulation, together with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the National Health Commission, and the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration, has set up the joint task force to verify the facts concerning the presence of formamide in diapers, the regulator said in a statement.
The team will handle any violations in accordance with the law and release findings in a timely manner, the statement added.
Formamide, a synthetic compound used in some industrial processes, has been classified as a reproductive toxicant in certain jurisdictions
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