Following orders of Drug Controller General of India (DCGI), drug inspectors have seized samples of various baby products of Johnson and Johnson from wholesalers, retailers and distributors across the country on Friday, an official said. The inspectors collected samples of Johnson and Johnson's baby powder from both the plants, amid reports that the product allegedly contained cancer-causing asbestos. "We have prohibited the company from using any raw material, including talc, for the production of the Johnson and Johnson baby powder till further orders. The CDSCO, under the Union Health Ministry, said more samples of all brands of all products of Johnson & Johnson talcum may be collected from wholesalers and distributors from some more locations for testing. "We unequivocally stand by the safety of our products, which are fully compliant with regulatory standards and requirements in India.

Source: dna December 22, 2018 03:22 UTC