China probes contaminated diapers after media reports
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- Chinese authorities are investigating reports of a rash-causing irritant found in diapers from brands including Huggies.
- The substance, formamide, was reportedly detected in tests by local media, though the diaper makers deny the findings after retesting.
- Consumer safety issues are highly sensitive in China, recalling a 2008 milk powder scandal.
Chinese authorities have launched an investigation into allegations that a rash-causing irritant was found in diapers from several brands, including Huggies. Local media reported last week that formamide, a toxic substance, was detected in diapers from Huggies, Babycare, and Bibabebe. The companies involved have denied the claims, stating that third-party retesting found no formamide. Huggies has announced legal action against what it called "false, misleading and malicious brand-damaging information." China's State Administration for Market Regulation confirmed the probe, which involves national health authorities, and promised prompt announcements. The investigation comes amid heightened sensitivity around consumer safety, particularly concerning children, following a 2008 scandal where contaminated milk powder sickened hundreds of thousands of children.
no formamide had been detected
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Originally published by CNA in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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