Hong Kong pulls Japanese infant formula from shelves over iodine levels
date:Aug 14, 2012
t which stimulates the production of thyroid hormones. In the body, thyroid hormones are responsible for some metabolic processes and are required for normal growth, bone formation and the development of the brain.

Retail sampling

Earlier this month, the CFS conducted tests on a total of 14 powdered infant formula samples available at local retail outlets.

The authority tested the infant formula samples for 33 essential nutrients, including iodine as defined by the Codex Alimentarius Commiss
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