snoop1130 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 No sign of asbestos in Johnson’s Baby Powder in Thailand: FDA By THE NATION Supattra Boonserm Johnson’s Baby Powder in Thailand is not contaminated even though the manufacturer, Johnson and Johnson, recalled the product in the US, Supattra Boonserm, vice secretary-general of Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA), said on October 18. Last week, the US FDA had warned consumers that 0.00002 per cent of asbestos was found in a sample product selling online, prompting the company to recall the products immediately. “The Johnson and Johnson product being distributed in Thailand has been checked by the FDA and found to be safe,” Supattra said. Talcum powder is normally made of talc, a clay mineral, in powdered form and is often combined with corn starch. According to safety standards, it should have no asbestos or other harmful substances. “Talcum is used in many cosmetics, such as face powder, and usually sold with a caution to users,” she added. The FDA official also said that her agency has always been on the lookout for asbestos contamination since 2009. “So far, we have collected 113 samples of talcum powder to test and have found no contamination at all,” she said. “The FDA is also strictly monitoring all imports of talcum powder, especially baby powder.” Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30377656 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2019-10-22 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Good if true ! But can something be done about the hideous scent in every product from this Company ? If infants had rights I am sure they would sue for olifactory abuse ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 0.00002 per cent? That's like one molecule. Phah, when I was a toddler, we were changing asbestos brake pads on our racing strollers. Kids these days.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehs818 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 I have long ago stopped believing anything that comes out of the mouth of any government official, not only in Thailand. If asbestos was found in any talc product, it can be found anywhere in a talc product. DON'T breathe in while applying these products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 No sign of asbestos in Johnson’s Baby Powder in Thailand: FDA Oh no! Does this mean my baby could catch fire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: No sign of asbestos in Johnson’s Baby Powder in Thailand: FDA Good. Now check it for Paraquat, PM 2.5 and Micro Plastics,... ah sorry, wrong manufacturer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 I'll have to stop breathing in while I apply said powder to myself.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 https://www.drugwatch.com/talcum-powder/does-talc-cause-cancer/? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 I'd be more concerned with what extras get found in Cucumin powder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiFelix Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 The most disturbing fact in this case is that J&J has known since 1971 that its baby powder contains cancer causing asbestos. Under USA FDA laws, manufacturers of personal care products must list all ingredients on its products labels. However if the product contains an ingredient the company did not intentionally add, such as asbestos, it is under no legal obligation to list it on the label, remove it, or even warn anyone of the dangers!! Recently 22 women with ovarian cancer won a US$4.69 billion lawsuit against J&J over the asbestos content in its baby powder. And asbestos has been proven without doubt to be deadly and even has its own cancer signature, mesothelioma which can only be caused by asbestos. This however is only the tip of the iceberg with scores of other everyday products containing equally nasty ingredients being sold by companies who have no moral compass while pursuing the almighty buck. In my opinion. Thailand's FDA stating there is no sign of asbestos in the local product is as trustworthy as the govts declaration that there is no prostitution in Pattaya. https://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Commentary-Consumers-should-not-be-in-dark-on-13529042.php?fbclid=IwAR1Qx6Ut14Ks2LNjb-PQtxX9YIbBmXPTNIv0TzBd-qNWSznergo66IG-hr4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin case Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 TIT don't believe anything you read... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 7 hours ago, PETERTHEEATER said: Oh no! Does this mean my baby could catch fire? Long ago, in a galaxy far away we lived near an asbestos factory, Turner Brothers in Bickershaw. It was front page headlines when the factory burned down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICELANDMAN Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Johnson and Johnson paid for the analysis of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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