J&j's Cosmetics License Cancelled

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The Food and Drug

Administration (FDA)

recently cancelled

Johnson & Johnson

India’s licence to

produce cosmetic

products at their

Mulund plant. FDA’s

order will come into effect

from June 24. According to

FDA officials, the order was

issued in a case dating back

to 2007 when they found

that 15 batches of Johnson

& Johnson baby powder

were sterilised by ethylene

oxide, a known carcinogenic

and irritant.

“While ethylene oxide can

be used for sterilisation, the

company did not bother to

carry out a test after the

process to check the amount

of residue in the product,”

said FDA joint commissioner

KB Shende, adding that the

company can appeal to the

State government before the

order comes into effect.

“The products are used for

new born babies. It is must

for the company to follow all

measures,” said Shende

adding that the traces of

ethylene oxide, if any,

should have been measured.

The 15 batches in question

consisted of 1,60,000

containers. When Mirror

contacted Johnson &

Johnson, the company

spokesperson confirmed the

FDA action.

“Nothing is more important

to us than the safety of our

products and health of the

consumers. We continue to

manufacture non-cosmetic

products at the same site,”

the spokesperson said,

adding that the matter in

question related to a limited

number of batches produced

in 2007, shelf life of which

ended in July 2010. “The

FDA raised concern about

following ethylene oxide

treatment, which was not

included as part of the

manufacturing process

submitted to the FDA.

This method is widely used

for medical devices around

the world. This was followed

as an exception and all

internal safety protocols

were followed to ensure that

safety of the consumer was

not compromised.

In addition, we have

ascertained that there were

no complaints or

unexpected/ undesirable

effect reported concerning

any of the batches in

question,” he said adding

that the company is now in

the process of filing an

appeal with the state

government.

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[Admin]

Thanks for information

[+saiswaroop1989]

WE ARE USING SAME PRODUCTS TO MY DAUGHTER-IN-LAW

[+madhur006]

yupping very good New s

[Admin]

yupping very good New s

why good news?

[+GoD]

@admin, may be he dont like the products

[Admin]

ok

[+saiswaroop1989]

yupping very good New s

Is it good news for you??

almost 60 % of people use these product to their children....

[+madhur006]

hm j&j ka use q karte h mera smj se bahr g coz doctor will not suggat to use j&j .

fir v hm use krte h advertising daikkr.

if aapko use he krna h to use himalaya product

[+madhur006]

mera nice & nephew jb chhote the tb hum vo j&j ka haire oil lgaya ..

hardly 2 din lgaya .

result uake haire fall and skin m darkness ..fir us din k bad m maina j&j ke sare prodect dustbeen m dal kr hemesa k liye rawana kr diya

.. yar baby is first after that j&j

[+saiswaroop1989]

hm j&j ka use q karte h mera smj se bahr g coz doctor will not suggat to use j&j .

fir v hm use krte h advertising daikkr.

if aapko use he krna h to use himalaya product

mera nice & nephew jb chhote the tb hum vo j&j ka haire oil lgaya ..

hardly 2 din lgaya .

result uake haire fall and skin m darkness ..fir us din k bad m maina j&j ke sare prodect dustbeen m dal kr hemesa k liye rawana kr diya

.. yar baby is first after that j&j

Doctors recommended J&J. So we started using them.

And then we did not face any problem to our baby. Infact it improved the fairness & growth of our baby.

In the above report it's given that problem in the product was found in 2007. Now it's 2013.....

[+madhur006]

yes l iam taking about 2007 and onward..

and my dear friend for ur kind information .. complain khane se hight nhi badti h... and or aise koi cream nhi h joo fairness ko permanetly improv rakhe...

in short ... cream lgane se black color wala white nhi bnta .. and garniear shampoo use krke aap truck nhi carry kr sakte...

yeh sub marketing k funde h ... and is me sbse jyada educated person hi use krte h.. in short eeducated hi sbse jyada bavkuf hote h...

yeh mera personal opinion h...

any way agr aapko j&j suite krta h to aap sok se use kijiye

[+madhur006]

Is it good news for you??

almost 60 % of people use these product to their children....

[+madhur006]

where did u find repot for 60% Indian people are using j&j..

its trueeee ?????????

if yes plz mentioned that source

[Admin]

where did u find repot for 60% Indian people are using j&j..

its trueeee ?????????

if yes plz mentioned that source

I think sai is guessing as J&J is very popular brand.

[+saiswaroop1989]

No guessing. I directly inquired from medical shops & users. I got a response that 70% are using it. But I even told you 60%..... It seem it's more to you.

I'll try to get some online source also.

[+GoD]

Bhai aaj kal kuch bhi theek nai h.....

Ye powder, shampoo, creams like Fair n lovely are nothing.

200 yrs tak ek bande ne buffalow ko lgai fair and lovely....aur wo aaj bhi kali ki kali h....

[+saiswaroop1989]

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Brand Power To The People: J&J Takes Lead In Forbes Ranking

Source:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jenniferrooney/2011/10/05/brand-power-to-the-people-jj-takes-lead-in-forbes-ranking/

Chemicals in Johnson & Johnson baby products cause controversy

Johnson & Johnson has always promoted an image of its products being safe and gentle enough to use on babies. For decades, parents have reached for the company’s baby care products, trusting that the ingredients within them were safe and non-toxic. Just two months ago, the company even ranked first in a Forbes survey of the most trusted brands in America. But this image took a major hit last month, when a report revealed that the famous baby shampoo continues to use two known carcinogens: 1,4-dioxane, a chemical byproduct, and quaternium-15, a preservative that releases formaldehyde.

Over two years ago, the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics issued a report called No More Toxic Tub. The report revealed that a number of baby products, including Johnson & Johnson shampoo, contained carcinogens. The advocacy group asked Johnson & Johnson to reformulate its products and remove the harmful ingredients. The company listened–or so the Campaign thought. In fact, when the Campaign re-analyzed the labels of Johnson & Johnson baby shampoo sold in 13 different countries, in found that the carcinogens were still being used in about half of the formulations, including the shampoo sold in America. Quaternium-15 was found in products sold in the United States, Canada, China, Indonesia, and Australia. Meanwhile, products sold in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, the Netherlands, and Japan, contained non-formaldehyde preservatives.

So why the double standard? As Campaign for Safe Cosmetics director Lisa Arch stated, “Clearly there is no need for Johnson & Johnson to continue to expose American, Canadian, and other babies to formaldehyde when it is already using alternatives in other markets. ” The company is obviously capable of producing safe alternatives, but deliberately chose to make no changes to the products in some of its biggest markets. It’s worth noting that, after the release of the first report, Johnson & Johnson did introduce a “natural” line of baby products. However, these cost about twice as much as the original products–a price difference that many consumers may not be able to afford.

Luckily, it seems the Campaign’s advocacy has been effective. As Forbes recently reported,

On November 16th, Johnson & Johnson announced that it would remove quaternium-15 and other formaldehyde-releasing preservatives from all of its baby products worldwide within two years, and reduce 1,4 dioxane in all of its baby products to less than 4 parts per million (ppm). Long term, the company indicated it will replace the chemical process, called ethoxylation, that results in 1,4 dioxane contamination. Johnson & Johnson also announced that it has removed phthalates from all of its baby products worldwide. The announcement does not cover the company’s non-baby products (e.g. products in the Neutrogena and Aveeno lines).

It remains to be seen when the reformulated products will actually be available. Furthermore, consumers continue to be misled by products that claim to be safe, gentle, and natural. Still, there are ways for consumers to learn what harmful chemicals are used in everyday personal care products. The EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database is an easy-to-use search tool that contains information on over 69,000 products. Consumers can use the tool to discover health concerns associated with each product.

Source:

http://www.productsafetyproject.com/chemicals-in-johnson-johnson-baby-products-cause-controversy/

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Rumor: Johnson & Johnson's cosmetic license suspended by FDA

The pharmaceutical company's license was suspended by India's FDA at one plant.

TRUE

India's FDA orders cancellation of company's India license at one plant, but it does not affect US supplies

A newspaper clipping with a headline reading "Johnson & Johnson's licence (sic) for cosmetics cancelled" has sparked rumors that the company can no longer sell cosmetics in the US. But according to Snopes.com and Niti Central it was India's Food and Drug Administration, not the US FDA, that cancelled the pharmaceutical company's license.

Source:

http://news.msn.com/rumors/rumor-johnson-and-johnsons-cosmetic-license-suspended-by-fda