Yunnan Baiyao Toothpaste controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2018
Tranexamic acid in toothpaste sparks ingredient and promotion controversy
In 2018, the presence of tranexamic acid in Yunnan Baiyao toothpaste sparked controversy over its hemostatic effect and traditional Chinese medicine promotion. The company responded that the formula and ingredients had been publicly labeled and that the ingredient was not a prohibited ingredient. This entry records the public controversy and the company's response and does not determine that the ingredient is illegal or proven to harm consumers.