The problem is a bit more subtle than that.

• In 2007, J&J India sterilized a batch of talcum powder with ethylene oxide instead of steam
• J&J India was not allowed to perform the procedure
• J&J India did not test the talcum powder to make sure no residue of ethylene oxide was present
• Ethylene oxide is a poisonous substance so clearly it can't be sold by J&J

These are the reasons why the license to produce and sell cosmetics was revoked (canceled, not suspended). It is unlikely that any product contained traces of the poison, however the company has apparently been grossly negligent and endangered its customer's babies.

The matter in question as cited by the FDA order relates to a limited number of batches produced in 2007. FDA raised concern about ethylene oxide treatment, which was not included as part of the manufacturing process submitted to FDA. This method is widely used for medical devices around the world. This was followed as an exception and all internal safety protocols were followed to ensure that safety of the consumer was not compromised. In addition, we have ascertained that there were no complaints or unexpected/undesirable effects reported concerning any of the batches in question.

— http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/fda-cancels-j-j-s-licence-to-make-cosmetics-at-mulund-plant-113042400562_1.html

An investigation by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration revealed that J&J, at its plant in Mulund, had used ethylene oxide - a substance used to produce industrial chemicals and to sterilize medical equipment - to kill bacteria in its baby powder and had not conducted mandatory tests to make sure there were no remaining traces in the powder.

 

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, acute exposure to ethylene oxide can cause lung damage, nausea, vomiting and cancer.

— http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/03/us-johnsonandjohnson-india-babypowder-idUSBRE9420ZG20130503

The problem is a bit more subtle than that.

• In 2007, J&J India sterilized a batch of talcum powder with ethylene oxide instead of steam
• J&J India was not allowed to perform the procedure
• J&J India did not test the talcum powder to make sure no residue of ethylene oxide was present
• Ethylene oxide is a poisonous substance so clearly it can't be sold by J&J

These are the reasons why the license to produce and sell cosmetics was revoked (canceled, not suspended). It is unlikely that any product contained traces of the poison, however the company has apparently been grossly negligent and endangered its customer's babies.

The matter in question as cited by the FDA order relates to a limited number of batches produced in 2007. FDA raised concern about ethylene oxide treatment, which was not included as part of the manufacturing process submitted to FDA. This method is widely used for medical devices around the world. This was followed as an exception and all internal safety protocols were followed to ensure that safety of the consumer was not compromised. In addition, we have ascertained that there were no complaints or unexpected/undesirable effects reported concerning any of the batches in question.

— http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/fda-cancels-j-j-s-licence-to-make-cosmetics-at-mulund-plant-113042400562_1.html

An investigation by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration revealed that J&J, at its plant in Mulund, had used ethylene oxide - a substance used to produce industrial chemicals and to sterilize medical equipment - to kill bacteria in its baby powder and had not conducted mandatory tests to make sure there were no remaining traces in the powder.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, acute exposure to ethylene oxide can cause lung damage, nausea, vomiting and cancer.

— http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/03/us-johnsonandjohnson-india-babypowder-idUSBRE9420ZG20130503

The problem is a bit more subtle than that.

• In 2007, J&J India sterilized a batch of talcum powder with ethylene oxide instead of steam
• J&J India was not allowed to perform the procedure
• J&J India did not test the talcum powder to make sure no residue of ethylene oxide was present
• Ethylene oxide is a poison so clearly it can't be sold by J&J

These are the reasons why the license to produce and sell cosmetics was revoked (canceled, not suspended). It is unlikely that any product contained traces of the poison, however the company has apparently been grossly negligent and endangered its customer's babies.

The matter in question as cited by the FDA order relates to a limited number of batches produced in 2007. FDA raised concern about ethylene oxide treatment, which was not included as part of the manufacturing process submitted to FDA. This method is widely used for medical devices around the world. This was followed as an exception and all internal safety protocols were followed to ensure that safety of the consumer was not compromised. In addition, we have ascertained that there were no complaints or unexpected/undesirable effects reported concerning any of the batches in question.

— http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/fda-cancels-j-j-s-licence-to-make-cosmetics-at-mulund-plant-113042400562_1.html

An investigation by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration revealed that J&J, at its plant in Mulund, had used ethylene oxide - a substance used to produce industrial chemicals and to sterilize medical equipment - to kill bacteria in its baby powder and had not conducted mandatory tests to make sure there were no remaining traces in the powder.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, acute exposure to ethylene oxide can cause lung damage, nausea, vomiting and cancer.

— http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/03/us-johnsonandjohnson-india-babypowder-idUSBRE9420ZG20130503

The problem is a bit more subtle than that.

• In 2007, J&J India sterilized a batch of talcum powder with ethylene oxide instead of steam
• J&J India was not allowed to perform the procedure
• J&J India did not test the talcum powder to make sure no residue of ethylene oxide was present
• Ethylene oxide is a poisonous substance so clearly it can't be sold by J&J

These are the reasons why the license to produce and sell cosmetics was revoked (canceled, not suspended). It is unlikely that any product contained traces of the poison, however the company has apparently been grossly negligent and endangered its customer's babies.

The matter in question as cited by the FDA order relates to a limited number of batches produced in 2007. FDA raised concern about ethylene oxide treatment, which was not included as part of the manufacturing process submitted to FDA. This method is widely used for medical devices around the world. This was followed as an exception and all internal safety protocols were followed to ensure that safety of the consumer was not compromised. In addition, we have ascertained that there were no complaints or unexpected/undesirable effects reported concerning any of the batches in question.

— http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/fda-cancels-j-j-s-licence-to-make-cosmetics-at-mulund-plant-113042400562_1.html

An investigation by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration revealed that J&J, at its plant in Mulund, had used ethylene oxide - a substance used to produce industrial chemicals and to sterilize medical equipment - to kill bacteria in its baby powder and had not conducted mandatory tests to make sure there were no remaining traces in the powder.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, acute exposure to ethylene oxide can cause lung damage, nausea, vomiting and cancer.

— http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/03/us-johnsonandjohnson-india-babypowder-idUSBRE9420ZG20130503