Children’s toothpastes commercialized in Londrina/PR, Brazil: labeling analysis according to specifications of the National Health Surveillance Agency
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https://doi.org/10.22239/2317-269X.01735Keywords:
Toothpastes; Fluoridation; Health Legislation; Health Surveillance; Dental CariesAbstract
Introduction:Due to the wide variety of chemical formulations among children’s toothpaste and the possibility of having fluoride in its composition, surveillance is essential for quality control of these products. Objective:To analyze the labeling and recommendations in commercially available children’s toothpastes, according to Resolutions No. 07, 10 February, 2015 and No. 79, 28 August, 2000, published by the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa). Method:This is cross-sectional study carried out to analyze the availability, price and packaging (primary and secondary) of children’s toothpaste for sale in Londrina, located in the north of Paraná, Brazil. The products were purchased in May of 2019. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results:Eleven children’s toothpastes were evaluated and 73.0% (8) had conventional fluoride concentration (≥ 1,000 ppm F), 9.0% (1) low fluoride concentration (500 ppm F) and 18.0% (2) did not have fluoride. The gram value of fluoride-free toothpaste was about 3 times greater than the other products. All dentifrices analyzed met the standards determined by Resolution No. 79/2000 and 82.0% (9) were in line with the requirements of Resolution No. 07/2015. Conclusions:There was a wide offer of children’s toothpaste on the market and, the most part of these oothpastes was in accordance with Anvisa’s rules concerning composition and labeling. However, it is important to emphasize the importance to have a frequently monitoring of these products to keep an effective dental caries control and to guarantee the minimum risk for dental fluorosis.
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