Johnson & Johnson (J&J), after being sued by several consumers, communicated that it will start using the maize starch in the baby powders it sells. This conversation arose in May 2020, when the processes began and, therefore, talcum powder baby by Johnson stopped being sold, primarily, in the United States and Canada.
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Johnson's position on the case
The forecast is that, in 2023, the baby powder produced by the company will cease to be manufactured worldwide. However, last Thursday (11), the company issued a statement stating that the safety of the product has not changed, in addition to not mentioning the processes.
Johnson Baby Powder Baby Powder is asbestos-free and cancer-free, so it's safe. That's the company's statement, which adds that scientists around the world have been conducting scientific reviews on their products for decades and have always asserted their safety.
The use of talc and the danger it brings
Talc is a mineral from the clay family, widely used in the cosmetic industry due to its absorption capacity. However, those suing the company allege that talc causes cancer due to asbestos contamination, which is known to be a carcinogen.
What is asbestos?
Asbestos, popularly known as asbestos, is a mineral fiber with incredible properties. Among them stand out resistance to high temperatures, good insulation, flexibility and durability.
Over time, however, complaints about contamination with the substance began to emerge. This happens because our body cannot expel particles of inhaled material.
The transition from talc to cornstarch
The company has defended stopping talc sales in the US and Canada in 2020, claiming that "misinformation" about the product's safety has led to a drop in demand.
However, according to the New York Times, the company faces more than 40,000 lawsuits. That's why, according to them, the transition to a cornstarch base will help "simplify the offerings of products and provide sustainable innovation that meets consumer demand and global trends in change".