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I have heard or read concerning news about the safety of JOHNSON’S® baby products

I recently read about formaldehyde being present in JOHNSON’S® baby shampoo. Is it safe to use on my baby?

JOHNSON’S® baby shampoo does not contain formaldehyde and has no ingredient that releases formaldehyde over time. The recent testing of Shampoo samples in multiple laboratories confirmed absence of formaldehyde in Johnson’s Baby Shampoo.

All JOHNSON’S® baby products are clinically proven mild, follow the BEST FOR BABYTM Standard, and also go beyond government-required safety standards. This builds on our promise to develop products that are safe, provide the highest levels of comfort, and are optimized to nurture happy and healthy babies.

Every JOHNSON’S® product is developed based on insights in partnership with three key groups:

  • Medical Professionals, including pediatricians, pediatric dermatologists, nurses and midwives help guide our understanding of your baby’s everyday need.

  • Scientific Thought Leaders help us gather information on the latest discoveries; trends and technologies to bring innovation to our baby skin and hair care products.

  • Moms from all around the world teach us about the bonds and interactions between parents and babies.

We have a robust process in place to rigorously evaluate every ingredient in our products, and to gather the clinical data confirming the appropriateness of the products used with babies. Through these processes, we not only focus on developing products that meet our high quality standards, but also monitor the safety and quality of these products on an ongoing basis. This continuous monitoring gives us the chance to enhance the products and/or their instructions for use, which helps improve consumer’s experiences, and their proper use.

I recently read about cancer causing asbestos being present in JOHNSON’S® baby powder. Is it safe to use on my baby?

JOHNSON’S® baby powder is 100% asbestos free. Various laboratory tests across the globe have reaffirmed that our powder is safe and does not contain asbestos.

JOHNSON’S® baby powder contains cosmetic talc and fragrance. It has been and continues to be one of JOHNSON’S® most trusted products since decades. The safety of cosmetic talc is based on a long history of safe use and decades of research by independent researchers and scientific review boards. Cosmetic talc is accepted as safe for use in cosmetic and personal care products in the U.S., E.U., Canada and many other countries around the world. Studies of more than 100,000 men and women show that talc does not cause cancer or asbestos-related disease.

Thousands of independent tests conducted in local and the world’s leading laboratories prove that our consumer talc products do not contain asbestos. Our talc comes from sources confirmed to meet our stringent specifications. Johnson’s baby powder has been a part of households for over 125 years & is present in more than 170 countries around the world.

We follow a rigorous process to ensure that our products are safe, mild and effective. The design, specifications, materials and production methods for all our products are rigorously tested at every stage of manufacture before any product is released for sale so that we ensure our consumers receive the highest possible level of safety, efficacy and quality. In most countries we far exceed the standards of quality set by the regulatory authorities. We are confident of the quality, safety and mildness of our products and several published clinical studies have independently established the same.

My family and friends have recommended me to not use JOHNSON’S® baby products on my baby. Are your products really safe?

Yes! Every particle in JOHNSON’S® Baby Powder keeps your newborn comfortable and has passed multiple safety and quality tests.

For decades, JOHNSON’S® baby products have been trusted by customers and healthcare professionals around the world. Safety is our #1 priority and we ensure that every product is safe and of the highest quality. Our products meet or exceed government standards across countries, including the U.S. and E.U. We have robust processes in place to rigorously evaluate every ingredient in our products, and to gather the clinical data confirming the appropriateness of the products used with babies. Through these processes, we not only focus on developing products meeting our high quality standards, but we also monitor the safety and quality of these products on an ongoing basis, so we can confirm they perform as expected. Our baby products have been trusted by generations of parents and healthcare professionals around the world.

If JOHNSON’S® baby products are safe, then why is the company facing legal trials in the USA?

You’ve probably read news stories about jury court verdicts in the USA alleging that JOHNSON’S® baby powder can cause cancer. But you may not have read or heard this:

Of all the verdicts against Johnson & Johnson that have been through the appeal process, each one has been overturned. Further, there have also been several trials where juries have concluded that Johnson & Johnson’s product was not responsible for the plaintiffs’ cancer, and in other instances, judges have dismissed cases outright, based on their own review of the facts.

JOHNSON’S® baby powder is asbestos-free and does not cause cancer. We have scientific evidence to prove that our talcum powder is safe and beneficial to use. The facts about the science of talcum powder can be found on the website www.factsabouttalc.com.