BEIJING — China’s national market regulatory agency has opened a formal investigation into whether the chemical formamide is present in baby diapers sold in the country, according to a report from state broadcaster CCTV on Monday.
Three diaper manufacturers — Babycare, Huggies, and Bibabebe — have each stated that their own internal testing revealed no evidence of the chemical in their products. That information was reported by the Global Times, a tabloid publication operated under People’s Daily, China’s official state newspaper.
The investigation is expected to draw in several additional government bodies, including the industry ministry, the national health commission, and the state disease control authority.
