As reports of Dettol soap failing the weight test out, company calls it safe. Speaking to Siasat correspondent Dettol spokesperson said:
“We confirm that Dettol Soap is 100% safe to use and it goes through a series of rigorous tests. As per the packaged commodities guidelines, the net weight specified on the pack is the weight observed at the time of packaging. Technically, all soaps lose moisture during the journey to retail outlets and hence we witness a drop in the weight.”
A Reckitt Benckiser spokesperson said the letter the company received from FDA alleged lesser weight and not quality.
“We will collaborate with the concerned authorities and do a thorough investigation to understand the alleged difference in the product weight of the sample. As a brand trusted for over 80 years in the country, we are committed towards the health, safety and wellbeing of our consumers.”
According to Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), along with Dettol soap, 10 other medicines have failed laboratory tests and a notice will soon be sent to them.