Toxic Nail Polish Remover Sickens Child in Chile

**Toxic Nail Polish Remover: Chilean Investigation Reveals Dangerous Levels of Methanol** SANTIAGO, CHILE – A recent T13 Noticias investigation has uncovered alarming levels of methanol in several inexpensive nail polish removers sold in Chile. The report, part of the "Lo barato cuesta caro" series, highlights the potential dangers, especially to children. The investigation, which included interviews with experts from the CITUC (Center for Toxicological Information and Assistance) and the ISP (Institute of Public Health), found that some brands contained over 50% methanol, far exceeding the permitted limit. Methanol is a highly toxic substance that can be lethal if ingested, especially by young children. One case of child poisoning was cited as a direct result of ingesting a product with a high methanol concentration. "This is a serious concern," stated Dr. Juan Carlos Ríos, Executive Director of CITUC, in an interview featured in the report. "Even small amounts of methanol can be deadly to a child." Following the report, the ISP initiated an investigation and the company PayChris, whose products were implicated, voluntarily removed affected products from the market. The ISP confirmed that there was an issue with the registration of the product, and this has been addressed. The report serves as a stark reminder of the importance of checking product labels carefully and purchasing from reputable sources. The investigation also underscores the need for stricter regulation and oversight of the cosmetics industry to prevent future incidents.