A toxic chemical used in embalming has been found in popular children's products made by Johnson & Johnson, according to a US study.
The company responded by saying its products meet the regulatory requirements.
According to Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, 32 of the 48 baby bath products tested contained trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane and 23 contained small amounts of formaldehyde.
And more than half the baby shampoos, lotions and other infant- care products were found to contain trace amounts of the two chemicals.
Both substances were also found in Johnson's Baby Shampoo, L'Oreal Kids Extra Gentle 2-in-1 shampoo and Pampers Kandoo foaming soap.
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Watsons in Taiwan has decided to stop selling Johnson's Baby Shampoo.
Watsons in Hong Kong will follow up with its suppliers today and the products remained on its shelves.
Supermarket chain ParknShop and Wellcome said they had to check whether they sold the products.
Customs and Excise Department officers are following the case and will take action if the products are found to be unsafe. BONNIE CHEN
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