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1 CNBC TV 18 Electronic, National September 19, tv18 comments/jj toresume ops at mulund plant after hc reprieve _ html

2 PTI Online September 19, 2013 HC relief for J&J, can restart Mulund factory Mumbai, Sep 19 (PTI) In a relief for the baby products maker Johnson and Johnson (J&J), the Bombay High Court today allowed the company to restart the manufacturing of baby powder at its Mulund unit, which had been stopped upon the order of Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration. FDA had ordered shut down of the plant for not treating a batch of talcum powder for ethylene oxide residue in Outlook Online September 19, 2013 HC Relief for J&J, Can Restart Production at Mulund Unit In a relief for the baby products maker Johnson and Johnson (J&J), the Bombay High Court today allowed the company to restart the manufacturing of baby powder at its Mulund unit, which had been stopped upon the order of Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration. FDA had ordered shut down of the plant for not treating a batch of talcum powder for ethylene oxide residue in The division bench of Justices S J Vazifdar and K R Shriram was hearing a petition filed by Johnson and Johnson challenging the June 24 order of FDA appellate authority. While allowing resumption of production, court today referred the matter back to the appellate authority for a reconsideration, saying that "the proportionality (of the punishment vis a vis the offence) issue needs to be seen". In March, FDA cancelled the licence of the Mulund factory after it found that 15 batches of baby talcum powder manufactured there in 2007 were sterilised using ethylene oxide, a chemical that is widely believed to be carcinogenic. FDA alleged that the company did not register the process with it, and failed to conduct tests for traces of ethylene oxide in the powder. The company challenged the order, but in June the cancellation of license was upheld by the FDA's appellate authority. Senior counsel Rafiq Dada, appearing for the company, said the company was not using ethylene oxide treatment process anymore. FDA counsel Ashutosh Kumbhakoni had, however, opposed the petition and said the company had not expressed any remorse even after the issue came to light.

3 Economic Times Online September 19, 2013 High Court relief for J&J, can restart production at Mulund factory PTI Sep 19, 2013, 09.35PM IST MUMBAI: In a relief for the baby products maker Johnson and Johnson (J&J), the Bombay High Court today allowed the company to restart the manufacturing of baby powder at its Mulund unit, which had been stopped upon the order ofmaharashtra Food and Drug Administration. FDA had ordered shut down of the plant for not treating a batch of talcum powder for ethylene oxide residue in The division bench of Justices S J Vazifdar and K R Shriram was hearing a petition filed by Johnson and Johnson challenging the June 24 order of FDA appellate authority. While allowing resumption of production, court today referred the matter back to the appellate authority for a reconsideration, saying that "the proportionality (of the punishment vis a vis the offence) issue needs to be seen". In March, FDA cancelled the licence of the Mulund factory after it found that 15 batches of baby talcum powder manufactured there in 2007 were sterilised using ethylene oxide, a chemical that is widely believed to be carcinogenic. FDA alleged that the company did not register the process with it, and failed to conduct tests for traces of ethylene oxide in the powder. The company challenged the order, but in June the cancellation of license was upheld by the FDA's appellate authority. Senior counsel Rafiq Dada, appearing for the company, said the company was not using ethylene oxide treatment process anymore. FDA counsel Ashutosh Kumbhakoni had, however, opposed the petition and said the company had not expressed any remorse even after the issue came to light.

4 Indian Express Mumbai September 20, 2013 Times of India Mumbai September 20, 2013

5 Mumbai Mirror Mumbai September 20, 2013

6 Maharashtra Times Mumbai, Nagpur September 20, 2013

7 Translation: Headline: The ban on Johnson has been lifted Mumbai: J&J used a sterilization process to reduce the chances of contracting cancer which could arise from strains of bacteria present in baby powder. But the ethylene oxide used for sterilization was above the permissible limits, which led to the FDA cancelling their Mulund Factory License. As per the High Court s decision, they have given J&J the green signal to resume manufacturing operations. The High Court on Thursday, advised the FDA to again appear for the hearing. In the year 2007, J&J manufactured 1,60,000 batches of talcum powder using cancerous substance ethylene oxide without the prior permissions to sterilize the powder. In return, the FDA had taken strict action against Johnson & Johnson and cancelled their manufacturing license for all products and took strict action against them. Post FDA s decision, J&J had filed an appeal in the High Court against cancellation of their license. The hearing was done in front of Judges SJ Vazifdar and MS Sonak. Post the decision, the judges has asked to complete the case with the appellate authority. Senior Advocate Ashutosh Kumbhakoni appeared for FDA in this case. Post receiving the directives from the High Court, J&J spokesperson informed, we will soon start the production of all their products at their Mulund Plant. Nothing is more important to us than the health of our consumers and we shall strive to win their confidence again, this is a very important decision for us.

8 Hindu Business Line Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kochi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Ahmedabad September 25, 2013

9 Hindu Business Line Online September 25, 2013 Bombay HC permits Johnson & Johnson to restart Mulund unit operations OUR BUREAU MUMBAI, SEP 24: The Bombay High Court has allowed Johnson & Johnson to resume its manufacturing activities at the Mulund plant in Mumbai. Johnson & Johnson (J&J) had lost its license to manufacture cosmetics at the plant, with the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration finding the company guilty of using ethylene oxide in a limited number of batches of baby powder in Ethylene oxide is known to be a chemical that causes cancer. On the basis of a complaint, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had cancelled the company's Mulund plant licence. In 2007, 15 finished batches of Johnson baby powder were found to have higher ph levels than the prescribed limits. These batches were reprocessed for ph correction, to meet the quality specification. However, due to the excessive manual handling of these 15 batches during reprocessing, the batches at the finished goods stage were treated with ethylene oxide to reduce the anticipated increase in bio-burden. The product had an expiry date of However, on April 10, 2013, J&J received an order from the Maharashtra FDA cancelling its Cosmetic Manufacturing license at the Mulund plant, with effect from June 24. The company said the FDA did not issue a show cause notice to J&J before cancellation of the license. An appeal against the order was filed with the Ministry of FDA in Maharashtra, requesting for an immediate stay, but was rejected by the FDA Minister of Maharashtra. The company subsequently filed a writ petition on July 12, 2013 in the Bombay High Court challenging the FDA order. With the Bombay High Court setting aside the Maharashtra FDA order, the company has said it would resume cosmetic manufacturing at its Mulund plant in Mumbai in due course. ``We will continue to work closely with Maharashtra FDA, and provide safe, high quality products,'' said a J&J India spokesperson. The FDA action was specific to the cosmetics production at the Mulund plant in India and did not impact global manufacturing or any other plants in India, the company said.

10 ET Speed Online September 27, 2013 Sukumar CR Sukumar Johnson & Johnson To Resume Manufacture of Cosmetics At The Mulund Plant:The Bombay High Court today allowed baby products manufacturer Johnson & Johnson to restart the manufacturing of baby powder at its Mulund unit, which had been stopped upon the order of Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration.

11 Indlawnews.com Online September 24, 2013 Bombay HC allows production in J&J Mulund unit, company welcomes (UNI) The Bombay High Court has quashed the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) order which had cancelled the manufacturing licence of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J)'s unit situated in eastern suburb of Mulund. The decision of the court now allows the company's baby powder facility, which was shut since June 24, to resume production. The division bench of Justices S J Vazifdar and M S Sonak, while quashing the FDA's order yesterday, took into account 'compensation and closure' expense for the company, and observed that the matter was serious and must be looked into and reconsidered by the FDA minister, who is the appellate authority. The FDA had alleged that the company sterilized 15 batches of baby powder boxes in 2007 with 'carcinogenic' ethylene oxide and did not check for its residue. J&J, on their part, said that as part of an audit conducted in 2009, they had checked samples of three batches and found no residue. Reiterating their stand, they said, 'We will continue to work closely with Maharashtra FDA, and to provide India with safe, high quality products that help people care for themselves and their families.' J&J told the High Court that the 15 batches were brought back to its facility and tested according to a validated process before release into the market. Reacting to the High Court decision yesterday, J&J, in a statement released today, said, 'We are very pleased to inform you that the Bombay High Court has set aside the Maharashtra FDA order and we will be resuming cosmetic manufacturing at our Mulund plant in Mumbai in due course.' 'Nothing is more important to us than the well-being of consumers, and we see this outcome as a significant step in restoring their confidence,' it added. UNI

12 Bloomberg.com Online September 24, 2013 Johnson & Johnson to Resume Manufacturing of Cosmetics at the Mulund Plant PR Newswire MUMBAI, September 24, 2013 The Bombay High Court today allowed baby products manufacturer Johnson & Johnson to restart the manufacturing of baby powder at its Mulund unit, which had been stopped upon the order of Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration. The Honourable High Court passed this judgment after due consideration of all facts related to the case. The court also found the company's offer to test the batches of baby powder in question, reasonable. Further, there was no scientific foundation that there were any carcinogens present in that batch of baby powder. "Nothing is more important to us than the well-being of consumers, and we see this outcome as a significant step in restoring their confidence. We will continue to work closely with Maharashtra FDA, and provide India with safe, high quality products that help people care for themselves and their families," said a Johnson & Johnson, India spokesperson. For the past 100 years, Johnson & Johnson has earned the trust of over one billion families and healthcare professionals. Our commitment to safety and health of our consumers has and will always be, our top priority.

13 Moneylife.in Online September 24, 2013 Johnson & Johnson to Resume Manufacturing of Cosmetics at the Mulund Plant PR Newswire MUMBAI, September 24, 2013 MUMBAI, September 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bombay High Court today allowed baby products manufacturer Johnson & Johnson to restart the manufacturing of baby powder at its Mulund unit, which had been stopped upon the order of Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration. The Honourable High Court passed this judgment after due consideration of all facts related to the case. The court also found the company's offer to test the batches of baby powder in question, reasonable. Further, there was no scientific foundation that there were any carcinogens present in that batch of baby powder. "Nothing is more important to us than the well-being of consumers, and we see this outcome as a significant step in restoring their confidence. We will continue to work closely with Maharashtra FDA, and provide India with safe, high quality products that help people care for themselves and their families," said a Johnson & Johnson, India spokesperson. For the past 100 years, Johnson & Johnson has earned the trust of over one billion families and healthcare professionals. Our commitment to safety and health of our consumers has and will always be, our top priority. Pressclubmumbai.com Online September 24, 2013 Johnson & Johnson to Resume Manufacturing of Cosmetics at the Mulund Plant MUMBAI, September 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bombay High Court today allowed baby products manufacturer Johnson & Johnson to restart the manufacturing of baby powder at its Mulund unit, which had been stopped upon the order of Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration. The Honourable High Court passed this judgment after due consideration of all facts related to the case. The court also found the company's offer to test the batches of baby powder in question, reasonable. Further, there was no scientific foundation that there were any carcinogens present in that batch of baby powder. "Nothing is more important to us than the well-being of consumers, and we see this outcome as a significant step in restoring their confidence. We will continue to work closely with Maharashtra FDA, and provide India with safe, high quality products that help people care for themselves and their families," said a Johnson & Johnson, India spokesperson.

14 For the past 100 years, Johnson & Johnson has earned the trust of over one billion families and healthcare professionals. Our commitment to safety and health of our consumers has and will always be, our top priority. Newstkr.com Online September 24, 2013 Johnson & Johnson to Resume Manufacturing of Cosmetics at the Mulund Plant MUMBAI, September 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bombay High Court today allowed baby products manufacturer Johnson & Johnson to restart the manufacturing of baby powder at its Mulund unit, which had been stopped upon the order of Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration. The Honourable High Court passed this judgment after due consideration of all facts related to the case. The court also found the company's offer to test the batches of baby powder in question, reasonable. Further, there was no scientific foundation that there were any carcinogens present in that batch of baby powder. "Nothing is more important to us than the well-being of consumers, and we see this outcome as a significant step in restoring their confidence. We will continue to work closely with Maharashtra FDA, and provide India with safe, high quality products that help people care for themselves and their families," said a Johnson & Johnson, India spokesperson. For the past 100 years, Johnson & Johnson has earned the trust of over one billion families and healthcare professionals. Our commitment to safety and health of our consumers has and will always be, our top priority. Keralabiznews.com Online September 24, EURO_ND enin _indiapublic&dir=25

15 Indiatoday.intoday.in Online September 24, 2013 Johnson & Johnson to Resume Manufacturing of Cosmetics at the Mulund Plant MUMBAI,September 24, 2013/PRNewswire/ -- The Bombay High Court today allowed baby products manufacturer Johnson & Johnson to restart the manufacturing of baby powder at its Mulund unit, which had been stopped upon the order of Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration. The Honourable High Court passed this judgment after due consideration of all facts related to the case. The court also found the company's offer to test the batches of baby powder in question, reasonable. Further, there was no scientific foundation that there were any carcinogens present in that batch of baby powder. "Nothing is more important to us than the well-being of consumers, and we see this outcome as a significant step in restoring their confidence. We will continue to work closely with Maharashtra FDA, and provideindiawith safe, high quality products that help people care for themselves and their families," said a Johnson & Johnson,Indiaspokesperson. For the past 100 years, Johnson & Johnson has earned the trust of over one billion families and healthcare professionals. Our commitment to safety and health of our consumers has and will always be, our top priority. Headlinesindia.mapsofindia.com Online September 24, 2013 Johnson & Johnson to Resume Manufacturing of Cosmetics at the Mulund Plant MUMBAI, September 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bombay High Court today allowed baby products manufacturer Johnson & Johnson to restart the manufacturing of baby powder at its Mulund unit, which had been stopped upon the order of Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration. The Honourable High Court passed this judgment after due consideration of all facts related to the case. The court also found the company's offer to test the batches of baby powder in question, reasonable. Further, there was no scientific foundation that there were any carcinogens present in that batch of baby powder. "Nothing is more important to us than the well-being of consumers, and we see this outcome as a significant step in restoring their confidence. We will continue to work closely with Maharashtra FDA, and provide India with safe, high quality products that help people care for themselves and their families," said a Johnson & Johnson, Indiaspokesperson. For the past 100 years, Johnson & Johnson has earned the trust of over one billion families and healthcare professionals. Our commitment to safety and health of our consumers has and will always be, our top priority.

16 Equityupdates.com Online September 24, 2013 Johnson & Johnson to Resume Manufacturing of Cosmetics at the Mulund Plant MUMBAI, September 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bombay High Court today allowed baby products manufacturer Johnson & Johnson to restart the manufacturing of baby powder at its Mulund unit, which had been stopped upon the order of Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration. The Honourable High Court passed this judgment after due consideration of all facts related to the case. The court also found the company's offer to test the batches of baby powder in question, reasonable. Further, there was no scientific foundation that there were any carcinogens present in that batch of baby powder. "Nothing is more important to us than the well-being of consumers, and we see this outcome as a significant step in restoring their confidence. We will continue to work closely with Maharashtra FDA, and provide India with safe, high quality products that help people care for themselves and their families," said a Johnson & Johnson, Indiaspokesperson. For the past 100 years, Johnson & Johnson has earned the trust of over one billion families and healthcare professionals. Our commitment to safety and health of our consumers has and will always be, our top priority.

17 Blive.in September 24, 2013 Johnson & Johnson to Resume Manufacturing of Cosmetics at the Mulund Plant MUMBAI, September 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bombay High Court today allowed baby products manufacturer Johnson & Johnson to restart the manufacturing of baby powder at its Mulund unit, which had been stopped upon the order of Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration. The Honourable High Court passed this judgment after due consideration of all facts related to the case. The court also found the company's offer to test the batches of baby powder in question, reasonable. Further, there was no scientific foundation that there were any carcinogens present in that batch of baby powder. "Nothing is more important to us than the well-being of consumers, and we see this outcome as a significant step in restoring their confidence. We will continue to work closely with Maharashtra FDA, and provide Indiawith safe, high quality products that help people care for themselves and their families," said a Johnson & Johnson, India spokesperson. For the past 100 years, Johnson & Johnson has earned the trust of over one billion families and healthcare professionals. Our commitment to safety and health of our consumers has and will always be, our top priority.

18 Zeenewsindia.com Online September 24, 2013 Johnson & Johnson to Resume Manufacturing of Cosmetics at the Mulund Plant MUMBAI, September 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bombay High Court today allowed baby products manufacturer Johnson & Johnson to restart the manufacturing of baby powder at its Mulund unit, which had been stopped upon the order of Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration. The Honourable High Court passed this judgment after due consideration of all facts related to the case. The court also found the company's offer to test the batches of baby powder in question, reasonable. Further, there was no scientific foundation that there were any carcinogens present in that batch of baby powder. "Nothing is more important to us than the well-being of consumers, and we see this outcome as a significant step in restoring their confidence. We will continue to work closely with Maharashtra FDA, and provide India with safe, high quality products that help people care for themselves and their families," said a Johnson & Johnson, India spokesperson.

19 Dinakaran Chennai September 25, 2013 Translation: Headline: High Court has given permission to reopen the Johnson and Johnson mill at Mumbai Mumbai, September 25. The Mumbai High Court has given permission to reopen the Johnson and Johnson Muland mill at Mumbai yesterday. In 2007, there was an allegation raised against this company that high level of chemical substance which is injurious to the health of babies, was used for making the baby talc powder. Followed by this, Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration had taken action against it. It cancelled the license for the production of cosmetic products of Johnson and Johnson industry. The company appealed against the cancellation of license to the Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration. But, it rejected to cancel the order. After that, on 12 th July 2013 a case was filed in the Mumbai High Court on behalf of the company. After reviewed the case the court dismissed the order through its judgment. Followed by this, the spokesman of Johnson and Johnson Company said, we will give full cooperation to Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration and we ll pay more attention to the welfare of the babies and we ll produce baby products in high standard. And, the Muland will be opened shortly.

20 Divya Gujarat Ahmedabad September 25, 2013 Johnson & Johnson to Resume Manufacture Of Cosmetics At The Mulund Plant The Bombay High Court today allowed baby products manufacturer Johnson & Johnson to restart the manufacturing of baby powder at its Mulund unit, which had been stopped upon the order of Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration. The Honorable High Court passed this judgment after due consideration of all facts related to the case. The Court also found the company s offer to test the batches of baby powder in question, reasonable. Further, there was no scientific foundation that there were any carcinogens present in that batch of baby powder.

21 Ekmat Aurangabad September 25, 2013 Headline: Production of beauty products starts again Aurangabad: Bombay High Court has lifted the ban on production of baby products manufactured by Johnson & Johnson at their Mulund plant. The manufacturing of these products were stopped as per the directives of the FDA.

22 Sindhudurg Samachar Kolhapur September 26, 2013 Translation: Headline: Johnson & Johnson will start manufacturing of cosmetic goods at their Mulund plant They have started their production starting from today. The same had been stopped by the FDA, Maharashtra. Honorable High Court has studied the entire case and given this decision. Company s proposal of testing the baby powder was found to be feasible by the HC. Nothing is more important to us than the well being of consumers, and we see this outcome as a significant step in restoring their confidence. We will continue to work closely with Maharashtra FDA, and provide India with safe, high quality products that help people care for themselves and their families, said a Johnson & Johnson, India spokesperson.

23 Kesari Kolhapur September 26, 2013 Translation: Headline: Johnson & Johnson will start manufacturing of cosmetic goods at their Mulund plant They have started their production starting from today. The same had been stopped by the FDA, Maharashtra. Honorable High Court has studied the entire case and given this decision. Company s proposal of testing the baby powder was found to be feasible by the HC. Nothing is more important to us than the well being of consumers, and we see this outcome as a significant step in restoring their confidence. We will continue to work closely with Maharashtra FDA, and provide India with safe, high quality products that help people care for themselves and their families, said a Johnson & Johnson, India spokesperson.

24 Pudhari Kolhapur September 26, 2013 Translation: Headline: Bombay HC decision gives Johnson and Johnson respite They have started their production starting from today. The same had been stopped by the FDA, Maharashtra. Honorable High Court has studied the entire case and given this decision. Company s proposal of testing the baby powder was found to be feasible by the HC. Nothing is more important to us than the well being of consumers, and we see this outcome as a significant step in restoring their confidence. We will continue to work closely with Maharashtra FDA, and provide India with safe, high quality products that help people care for themselves and their families, said a Johnson & Johnson, India spokesperson.

25 Vishwamitra Aurangabad September 26, 2013 Translation: Headline: Johnson & Johnson will start manufacturing of cosmetic goods at their Mulund plant They have started their production starting from today. The same had been stopped by the FDA, Maharashtra. Honorable High Court has studied the entire case and given this decision. Company s proposal of testing the baby powder was found to be feasible by the HC. Nothing is more important to us than the well being of consumers, and we see this outcome as a significant step in restoring their confidence. We will continue to work closely with Maharashtra FDA, and provide India with safe, high quality products that help people care for themselves and their families, said a Johnson & Johnson, India spokesperson.

26 Mahasagar Nagpur September 26, 2013 Translation: Headline: Johnson & Johnson will start manufacturing of cosmetic goods at their Mulund plant They have started their production starting from today. The same had been stopped by the FDA, Maharashtra. Honorable High Court has studied the entire case and given this decision. Company s proposal of testing the baby powder was found to be feasible by the HC. Nothing is more important to us than the well being of consumers, and we see this outcome as a significant step in restoring their confidence. We will continue to work closely with Maharashtra FDA, and provide India with safe, high quality products that help people care for themselves and their families, said a Johnson & Johnson, India spokesperson.

27 Jai Hind Ahmedabad September 26, 2013 Johnson & Johnson To Resume Manufacture Of Cosmetics At The Mulund Plant The Bombay High Court today allowed baby products manufacturer Johnson & Johnson to restart the manufacturing of baby powder at its Mulund unit, which had been stopped upon the order of Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration. The Honourable High Court passed this judgment after due consideration of all facts related to the case. The Court also found the company s offer to test the batches of baby powder in question, reasonable. Further, there was no scientific foundation that there were any carcinogens present in that batch of baby powder.

28 Malenadu Mitra Shimoga September 27, 2013 Translation Headline: Bombay High Court permits Johnson & Johnson to manufacture Baby Powder Bangalore: The Bombay High Court today allowed baby products manufacturer Johnson & Johnson to restart the manufacturing of baby powder at its Mulund plant, which had been stopped upon the order of Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration. The Court passed this judgment after due consideration of all facts related to the case. The Court also found the company s offer to test the batches of baby powder in question, reasonable. Further, the court also observed that there was no scientific basis that there were any carcinogens present in that batch of baby powder.

29 Vijay Karnataka Bijapur September 27, 2013

30 New Age Kerala September 27, 2013 Translation: Headline: Johnson & Johnson plant started manufacturing Cochin: Baby product manufacturers Johnson & Johnson restarted the manufacturing of baby powder at its Mulund unit. Its manufacture had been stopped upon the order of Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration. The permission to restart baby powder manufacture was given by Bombay High court. The High court passed the judgment after due consideration of all facts related to the case. The court found the company s offer to test the batches of baby powder in question reasonable. There is no scientific foundation that there were any carcinogens present in the batch of baby powder in question. The company sources said that for the past 100 years, Johnson & Johnson has earned trust of over one billion families and health care professionals. He said that our commitment to safety, health and wellness of our consumers will always be our top priority.

31 Veekshanam Kerala September 27, 2013 Translation: Headline: Johnson & Johnson plant started manufacturing Cochin: Baby product manufacturers Johnson & Johnson restarted the manufacturing of baby powder at its Mulund unit. Its manufacture had been stopped upon the order of Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration. The permission to restart baby powder manufacture was given by Bombay High court. The High court passed the judgment after due consideration of all facts related to the case. The court found the company s offer to test the batches of baby powder in question reasonable. There is no scientific foundation that there were any carcinogens present in the batch of baby powder in question. The company sources said that for the past 100 years, Johnson & Johnson has earned trust of over one billion families and health care professional s.he said that our commitment to safety, health and wellness of our consumers will always be our top priority.

32 Chandrika Kochi September 27, 2013 Translation: Headline: Johnson & Johnson plant started manufacturing Cochin: Baby product manufacturers Johnson & Johnson restarted the manufacturing of baby powder at its Mulund unit. Its manufacture had been stopped upon the order of Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration. The permission to restart baby powder manufacture was given by Bombay High court. Desabhimani Kerala September 27, 2013 Translation: Headline: Johnson & Johnson plant restarted manufacturing Cochin: Baby product manufacturers Johnson & Johnson restarted the manufacturing of baby powder at its Mulund unit. Its manufacture had been stopped upon the order of Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration. The permission to restart baby powder manufacture was given by Bombay High court.

33 Siraj Kochi September 27, 2013 Translation: Headline: Johnson & Johnson plant started manufacturing Cochin: Baby product manufacturers Johnson & Johnson restarted the manufacturing of baby powder at its Mulund unit. Its manufacture had been stopped upon the order of Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration. The permission to restart baby powder manufacture was given by Bombay High court. The High court passed the judgment after due consideration of all facts related to the case. The court found the company s offer to test the batches of baby powder in question reasonable.the company sources said that there is no scientific foundation that there were any carcinogens present in the batch of baby powder in question.

34 Janmabhumi Kerala September 27, 2013 Translation: Headline: Johnson & Johnson plant started manufacturing Cochin: Baby product manufacturers Johnson & Johnson restarted the manufacturing of baby powder at its Mulund unit. Its manufacture had been stopped upon the order of Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration. The permission to restart baby powder manufacture was given by Bombay High court. The High court passed the judgment after due consideration of all facts related to the case.

35 Tamil Suder Chennai September 27, 2013 Translation: Headline: Johnson and Johnson Mulund plant started production again Chennai, September 27. Mumbai High Court has given permission Johnson and Johnson, the producer of baby products, to restart the baby talc powder production at Mulund unit which was stopped by an order issued by the Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration. After reviewing all the facts deeply, the respectful High court gave this judgment. By its reasonable questions the court also considered the company s testing scope by groups. Furthermore, the court gave the permission by saying that there is no concrete scientific evidence for the growth of inducement of cancer in the groups of baby talc powder.

36 Sanjevani Bangalore September 27, 2013 Translation: Headline: Johnson & Johnson to resume manufacture of cosmetics at the Mulund Plant The Bombay High Court today allowed baby products manufacturer Johnson & Johnson to restart the manufacturing of baby powder at its Mulund unit, which had been stopped upon the order of Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration. The Honorable High Court passed this judgment after due consideration of all facts related to the case. The Court also found the company s offer to test the batches of baby powder in question, reasonable. Further, there was no scientific foundation that there were any carcinogens present in the batch of baby powder under consideration.

37 Gujarat Niti Ahmedabad September 28, 2013 Standard Herald Ahmedabad September 28, 2013

38 Dina Vanigam Chennai September 28, 2013

39 Dina Bhoomi Chennai September 28, 2013 Vartha Hyderabad September 28, 2013

40 Andhra Prabha Hyderabad September 28, 2013 Lokmat Samachar Kolhapur September 30, 2013 Translation: Headline: High Court gives relief Kolhapur: Bombay High Court has given the permission to Johnson and Johnson to resume manufacturing of their baby powder in their Mulund factory. FD had ordered to stop the production. HC has passed the order after considering and looking deeply into all the facts and evidences. The testing of Baby powder was also a feasible step. The is no scientific base to the fact that there were presence of carcinogenic substances in the baby powder.

41 Janpatra Aurangabad September 30, 2013 Translation: Headline: Johnson & Johnson will start manufacturing of cosmetic goods at their Mulund plant They have started their production starting from today. The same had been stopped by the FDA, Maharashtra. Honorable High Court has studied the entire case and given this decision. Company s proposal of testing the baby powder was found to be feasible by the HC. Nothing is more important to us than the well being of consumers, and we see this outcome as a significant step in restoring their confidence. We will continue to work closely with Maharashtra FDA, and provide India with safe, high quality products that help people care for themselves and their families, said a Johnson & Johnson, India spokesperson.

42 Shivnateer Aurangabad September 30, 2013 Translation: Headline: Johnson & Johnson will start manufacturing of cosmetic goods at their Mulund plant They have started their production starting from today. The same had been stopped by the FDA, Maharashtra. Honorable High Court has studied the entire case and given this decision. Company s proposal of testing the baby powder was found to be feasible by the HC. Nothing is more important to us than the well being of consumers, and we see this outcome as a significant step in restoring their confidence. We will continue to work closely with Maharashtra FDA, and provide India with safe, high quality products that help people care for themselves and their families, said a Johnson & Johnson, India spokesperson.

43 Tarun Bharat Aurangabad September 30, 2013 Translation: Headline: Johnson & Johnson will start manufacturing of cosmetic goods at their Mulund plant They have started their production starting from today. The same had been stopped by the FDA, Maharashtra. Honorable High Court has studied the entire case and given this decision. Company s proposal of testing the baby powder was found to be feasible by the HC. Nothing is more important to us than the well being of consumers, and we see this outcome as a significant step in restoring their confidence. We will continue to work closely with Maharashtra FDA, and provide India with safe, high quality products that help people care for themselves and their families, said a Johnson & Johnson, India spokesperson.

44 Mahavidarbha Nagpur September 30, 2013 Translation: Headline: Johnson & Johnson will start manufacturing of cosmetic goods at their Mulund plant They have started their production starting from today. The same had been stopped by the FDA, Maharashtra. Honorable High Court has studied the entire case and given this decision. Company s proposal of testing the baby powder was found to be feasible by the HC. Nothing is more important to us than the well being of consumers, and we see this outcome as a significant step in restoring their confidence. We will continue to work closely with Maharashtra FDA, and provide India with safe, high quality products that help people care for themselves and their families, said a Johnson & Johnson, India spokesperson.

45 Yugdharma Nagpur September 30, 2013 Translation: Headline: Johnson & Johnson will start manufacturing of cosmetic goods at their Mulund plant Bombay HC has rejected the pleas of the FDA and given permission to Johnson and Johnson to resume manufacturing of cosmetic goods at their Mulund plant.. Nothing is more important to us than the well being of consumers, and we see this outcome as a significant step in restoring their confidence. We will continue to work closely with Maharashtra FDA, and provide India with safe, high quality products that help people care for themselves and their families, said a Johnson & Johnson, India spokesperson.

46 Ee Sanje Mangalore September 30, 2013 Translation: Headline: Bombay High Court permits Johnson & Johnson to manufacture Baby Powder Bangalore: The Bombay High Court today allowed baby products manufacturer Johnson & Johnson to restart the manufacturing of baby powder at its Mulund plant, which had been stopped upon the order of Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration. The Court passed this judgment after due consideration of all facts related to the case. The Court also found the company s offer to test the batches of baby powder in question, reasonable. Further, the court also observed that there was no scientific basis that there were any carcinogens present in that batch of baby powder.

47 Vartha Bharathi Tumkur September 30, 2013 Metro Vartha Kerala September 30, 2013

48 Murasu Chennai September 30, 2013

49 Divya Bhaskar Ahmedabad September 30, 2013 Swarganga Aurangabad October 1, 2013

50 Sahyadri Times Aurangabad October 1, 2013 Dainik Bhaskar Nagpur October 2, 2013

51 Samaj Kolhapur October 3, 2013

52 Now Indiar Times Chennai October 4, 2013 Kathir Mathu Chennai October 4, 2013

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