China is constantly doing efforts to improve its image regarding safety in food production. But it seems the things are not going good for the country. The product safety record took a backseat again when Japan recalled its toothpaste which was found containing a chemical used in antifreeze. Due to the constant international pressure China closed down its 180 factories. It has been alleged that formaldehyde, illegal dyes and industrial wax are being used to produce candy, pickles, crackers and seafood. China has been making its rules stricter and is trying every method to put a full stop to the problem.
In some recent months many products made in China have been refused by various countries from America and Asia. The list of refused products includes toothpaste, fish, juice and popular toy trains. The toothpastes were recalled after they were found to contain 6.2 percent of diethylene glycol. The chemical is used as a thickening agent in antifreeze. However, there have been no reports of any problem arising due to the toothpaste yet. A U.S. company that had imported truck radials from a Chinese company had alleged that many of them have been sold without a safety feature, called gum strip. However, the Chinese company denies the allegations.
Source: Yahoo
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