While the abundance of articles on poisoned toothpastes from China reflect badly on the country, and the could be a political reason behind the proliferation of such attention to these incidents, one must admit that more stringent controls and monitoring are necessary in China. This is not only about toothpastes. People in Hong Kong remember those China-made toys and accessories which really give a bad name to the country …. Let’s hope that similar things wont happen in the future.