Warnings and rumors about a dangerous chemical in Chinese toothpaste made its way around the Internet starting on June 1rst 2007. The warnings and rumors were indeed true. According to the FDA ( The America's Food and Drug Administration ) , toothpaste manufactured in China could contain a poisonous chemical that's labeled as residual diethylene glycol (DEG). DEG is used as ingredient in anti-freeze and is used as a solvent. This is the main reason toothpaste inspections in China is crucial.




