China's beer industry says its brew is safe

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China's beer industry, among the largest in the world, has defended itself against reports that 95 percent of its bottled beer contains formaldehyde, a cancer-causing agent, state media said yesterday.

Industry officials said the chemical -- commonly used to preserve dead bodies or as a disinfectant -- plays a part in the brewing process but that the level in Chinese beer is within acceptable standards, the China Daily said.

"Consumers need to know that the formaldehyde in beer is a different type from that in household chemicals, and this confusion has scared people greatly," Xiao Derun, director of the China Alcoholic Drinks Industry Association's beer branch, was quoted as saying.

http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/worldbiz/archives/2005/07/15/2003263644

Only 1% rat urine!

[Massacure]

1. How do you not know if there is formaldehyde in it???

We used that stuff in chemistry and it reeks to high heaven.

[dArKeR]

3. Coming from China, formaldehyde is the least of our concerns!

[lvx35]

2. It sure tastes good though.

I hope there is some quality control group for imports that is watching out for us, however!