mo4ch:>India's drug regulators to test J&J's baby powder after claims it contains cancer-causing asbestos | Mo4ch News

Drug authorities in India have reportedly visited Johnson & Johnson factories in the country to take samples of its baby powder for testing. The firm has been accused of having asbestos in its talc products that may cause cancer.Officials from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) and state-based food and drug administrations (FDA) inspected several facilities of the US-based company in India on Tuesday. The staff, reportedly at least 100 drug inspectors, were deployed to pick up samples after Reuters investigation indicated that Johnson & Johnson worked for decades to conceal that their talcum baby powder contained asbestos.The story was initially reported by The Times of India and The Mint business daily and the company later confirmed to Reuters that “a few” facilities were visited by the authorities. RT reached out to the company and the Indian regulator for comment on Wednesday but has not received their response so far.Also on rt.comIndia to switch from…