Bangkok, July 20 – The FDA confirms that “baby talcum powder” sold in Thailand does not contain “asbestos” contamination. ask consumers to trust
from the case of foreign news that someone sued a company In the case of using the company's baby talc, cancer in the surrounding heart tissue was caused by asbestos contaminated in the powder. And a jury of the state of California, USA ordered the company to pay damages to the plaintiff. Pharmacist Weerachai Nalawachai Deputy Secretary-General of the Food and Drug Administration gave details on this matter that Talcum powder is a cosmetic whose main ingredient is talcum, a mineral found naturally. helps absorb moisture Feels comfortable, soft and smooth on the skin. Talc used in cosmetics must be of high purity. No contamination of asbestos (Asbestos), meets safety standards. Talc is still a safe substance today. can be used as an ingredient in cosmetics
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been monitoring the safety of talcum powder since 2009 until now. Samples of various brands of talcum-containing talcum powder were collected. Including the brand of that company, a total of 158 samples, all analysis results found no asbestos contamination. Ask consumers to trust the baby powder sold in Thailand. is safe without asbestos contamination
For instructions on using talcum powder should not be used in large quantities because the powder will spread If inhaled, it can cause respiratory irritation. In addition, the law requires that a warning be displayed on the label of talcum powder. For children under 3 years old, "Be careful not to let the powder get into the nose and mouth of the child." If consumers have questions about the safety of health products Inquiries or complaints can be made at the FDA hotline 1556 or via Line @FDAThai, Facebook: FDAThai or E-mail: [email protected], PO Box 1556, Post Office, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi Province 11004, or provincial public health offices nationwide. - Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency