Tuesday, January 3, 2012

France - Firms sold 'industrial product' to breast implant company

Published on Jan 3, 2012 by
http://www.euronews.net/ At least two companies have admitted supplying products meant for industrial not medical use to the French firm at the centre of a health scare over breast implants.

PIP, which was shut down in 2010, has denied the allegations. Its lawyer insisted the substances used were not dangerous and said the firm's boss, who is wanted by Interpol, would break his silence.

But the German firm Brenntag, the world's largest chemicals distributor, said it supplied PIP with industrial-grade silicone. It is in contact with French health authorities.

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