China rejects U.S. warning about toothpaste
China rejects U.S. warning about toothpaste
By Associated Press
Sunday, June 3, 2007 - Updated: 06:49 PM EST
BEIJING - China called a U.S. warning to consumers to avoid Chinese toothpaste because it may contain a poisonous chemical "unscientific, irresponsible and contradictory."
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration increased its scrutiny of toothpaste made in China because of reports that the products may contain diethylene glycol, a thickening agent used in antifreeze and also as a low-cost _ but frequently deadly _ substitute for glycerin, a sweetener commonly used in drugs.
In a statement posted on its Web site late Saturday, China’s General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said low levels of the chemical have been deemed safe for consumption......................
By Associated Press
Sunday, June 3, 2007 - Updated: 06:49 PM EST
BEIJING - China called a U.S. warning to consumers to avoid Chinese toothpaste because it may contain a poisonous chemical "unscientific, irresponsible and contradictory."
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration increased its scrutiny of toothpaste made in China because of reports that the products may contain diethylene glycol, a thickening agent used in antifreeze and also as a low-cost _ but frequently deadly _ substitute for glycerin, a sweetener commonly used in drugs.
In a statement posted on its Web site late Saturday, China’s General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said low levels of the chemical have been deemed safe for consumption......................
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