Reply from Colgate Palmolive regarding warning required on their Toothpaste
Prakriti Aarogya Kendra
The outcome of this mail is in short that it is risky to use toothpaste (any brand) for children below 6 years. You can see some samples of warning in US and UK below:
Typical toothpaste warning printed on the label/box:
“Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If you accidentally swallow more than used for brushing, seek professional help or contact a poison control center immediately.”
Typical mouthwash caution printed on the label:
“In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately. Do not use in children under six years of age. Supervise children over six.”
These warnings ARE on every brand of toothpaste and mouthwash I have seen!
When a warning is on a product it does mean it is and can be fatal.
(Reference and go for more details: http://younglivingcircleblog.com/2010/03/06/warning-labels-on-toothpaste-and-mouthwash-facts-and-myths/)
However, our Government is responsible for not making strict rules to ensure the toothpaste manufacturers give proper warning.
Regards,
Rakesh
From: <consumeraf...@colpal.com>
Date: Tue, May 31, 2011 at 6:04 PM
Subject: In response to your Colgate communication #022844460A
To: prakri...@gmail.com
May 31, 2011
Ref: 022844460A
Mr. Rakesh Chandra Rakesh
B 13 Everest Heights Behind Joggers
Near Khalsa Dairy
Viman Nagar
Pune 411014
Maharashtra
India
Dear Mr. Rakesh,
Thank you for contacting Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited.
"The labelling requirements of cosmetic preparations like toothpaste in India are governed by the drugs and cosmetics regulations. We are fully complying with those regulations.In addition, we have incorporated an additional direction (i.e. Dentists recommend parents supervise brushing with a pea-size amount of toothpaste, discourage swallowing and ensure children spit and rinse afterwards) with a view to guiding the parents of children under 6 years of age using toothpaste."
We greatly value your patronage of Colgate-Palmolive products.
Regards,
COLGATE PALMOLIVE (INDIA) LIMITED
Abilio Dias
Consumer Affairs
Communications
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On 5/31/11, Prakriti Aarogya Kendra <prakri...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> The outcome of this mail is in short that it is risky to use toothpaste (any
> brand) for children below 6 years. You can see some samples of warning in US
> and UK below:
>
> *Typical toothpaste warning printed on the label/box:*
> * *
>
> *“Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If you accidentally
> swallow more than used for brushing, seek professional help or contact a
> poison control center immediately.”*
>
> * *
>
> *Typical mouthwash caution printed on the label:*
> * *
>
> *“In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a
> poison control center immediately. Do not use in children under six years of
> age. Supervise children over six.”*
>
> * *
>
> *These warnings ARE on every brand of toothpaste and mouthwash I have seen!*
> * *
>
> *When a warning is on a product it does mean it is and can be fatal.*
> *प्रकृति आरोग्य केंद्र*
>
> *सेंद्रिय, आयुर्वेदिक, वनस्पतीय, प्राकृतिक और स्वदेशी वस्तुओं
> का वैशेषिक विक्रय केंद्र*
> =====================================================
> *Thanks and Regards,
> Prakriti Aarogya Kendra
> Specialty Store of Organic, Ayurvedic, Herbal, Natural & Swadeshi Products
> =========================================================*
>
> *Shop No. 2, Buena Vista,
> Off Ganpati Chowk,
> Near Kailas Super Market
> Viman Nagar, Pune - 411014
> Contact Number : 020-40038542, 9822622905, 9881308509
>
> *Website www.prakritipune.in
> Google Group
> http://groups.google.com/group/prakriti-a-call-to-return-to-the-nature
>
> Other Useful Links www.rajivdixit.in, www.rajivdixit.com
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