Source: CCTV.com
04-08-2009 13:46
Special Report: Food & Drug Safety in ChinaA leading German baby talcum powder, NUK, has been pulled off the shelves in China after claims it contains asbestos. China's quality supervisor has started an investigation.
The baby powder has been pulled, but other NUK products such as body lotion and shampoo are still on sale.
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| A leading German baby talcum powder, NUK, has been pulled off the shelves in China after claims it contains asbestos. |
Huang Xiaojun, Deputy GM, Shanghai Wal-Mart supercenter, "we halted sales of the baby powder immediately after getting the notice. We'll keep in touch with the authorities."
South Korean authorities tested 30 baby powders and found 12 contained asbestos, including NUK's. Suzhou Debao Baby Supplies, NUK's major agent in China, imported over eleven tons of semi-finished baby powder from South Korea in the twelve months from March last year. Debao then had the product finished and labeled under the NUK brand for sale in China.
Chinese quality authorities have sealed up all of Debao's NUK baby powder inventory.
The General Administration for Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine says it will closely monitor the case and take active measures to protect babies.
Experts point out that most baby powders are made of talcum, making them unsuitable for long-term use. Too much powder can dry up the body's normal secretions.
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