Thailand FDA Addresses PET Bottle Safety Amid Consumer Concerns
Thailand's FDA has reassured consumers that PET water bottles are safe, refuting social media claims of chemical release under heat. The agency stated PET bottles do not use BPA and meet safety standards. Meanwhile, Thailand's economy faces slowing growth and a severe credit squeeze for SMEs, indicating increasing economic polarization.
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