China launches inquiry into presence of formamide in diapers, CCTV reports

China's state market regulator has launched an inquiry into infant diapers containing formamide, with three major brands denying the presence of the substance in their products.

China launches inquiry into presence of formamide in diapers, CCTV reports
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​China's ​state market ‌regulator has launched ​an inquiry into the ‌presence of formamide in infant diapers, state broadcaster CCTV ‌reported on Monday. Three diaper ‌brands, Babycare, Huggies and Bibabebe, have said internal tests showed ⁠no ​trace ⁠of the substance in their products, ⁠according to a report ​by Global Times, a ⁠tabloid owned by China's paper of ⁠record ​People's Daily.

The probe will also involve ⁠the industry ministry, national health commission ⁠and ⁠state disease control authority.

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