A major safety investigation has been launched into popular baby diaper brands, including Huggies, following reports of potential chemical risks and toxic exposure for infants.

China’s top market regulator, alongside a joint task force featuring the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration, is actively verifying claims that several premium diaper products contain formamide, a hazardous synthetic compound.

Which Diaper Brands Are Affected?

According to an investigative report originally published by the Beijing-based Economic Information Daily (a Xinhua News Agency publication) and highlighted by the Global Times, the following brands allegedly tested positive for the chemical:

Huggies

Babycare

Bibabebe

What is Formamide and Why is it Dangerous?

Formamide is an industrial chemical compound typically used in manufacturing processes. Because it has been officially classified in multiple global jurisdictions as a reproductive toxicant, its reported presence in baby products has raised immediate health and safety alarms for parents worldwide.

What Happens Next?

Government regulatory agencies have stated they are fast-tracking the investigation. They have promised to enforce strict legal penalties for any safety violations and will release their official diaper chemical test findings to the public as soon as possible.