In children's shampoos from the company Johnson & Johnson found carcinogens
Last reviewed: 16.10.2021
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In children's shampoos, Johnson & Johnson found carcinogens. Laboratory analyzes of goods for children were carried out by order of the non-profit association "Campaign for Safe Cosmetics" (Campaign for Safe Cosmetics).
The independent laboratory analyzed the composition of a number of cosmetic products for children, which are manufactured by Johnson & Johnson. In studies in shampoos, Johnson's Baby and Johnson's Baby, with wheat germ extract, as well as Johnson's Baby Wet Wear, found dioxane and quaternium-15.
The first of the above substances is referred by the US regulatory authorities to the list of potential carcinogens. The second substance is an antibacterial additive that releases formaldehyde, and is an acknowledged carcinogen.
In this regard, representatives of the "Campaign for Safe Cosmetics" appealed to the management of Johnson & Johnson with a demand to abandon the use of dioxane and quaternary-15 in the manufacture of cosmetic products for children. In response, the manufacturer promised to reduce concentrations of hazardous substances to undetectable values, and then gradually eliminate their use.
Head of the "Campaign for Safe Cosmetics" Lisa Archer (Lisa Archer) noted that quaternary-15 is no longer used in the production of Johnson & Johnson products, intended for the markets of Sweden, Japan and South Africa.