Switzerland says traces of the toxic chemical were found in LemonPuff Munchee

They say traces of the chemical were found in LemonPuff Munchee biscuits imported from Sri Lanka.

Officials said such contamination would not be tolerated, but added there was no threat to public health.

They've urged other European countries to follow suit in withdrawing the products.

Edna chocolates

Sri Lanka's Director General of Health, Dr. Ajith Mendis, told BBC Sandeshaya that Swiss authorities are yet to inform them on the withdrawal of Sri Lankan products.

“Now that we were told, of course I would be taking measures to get these biscuits tested,” he said.

	Court ordered to stop selling and distribution of Edna products

Biscuits will be withdrawn from the market if confirmed that it contain melamine, Dr. Mendis added.

About ten thousand children remain in hospital in China after being poisoned by milk powder deliberately laced with melamine to give the impression of high protein content.

In Sri Lanka, the judiciary has issued an interim order against the distribution and selling of Edna chocolate products.

The order was issued after considering a petition by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) which said it is suspicious whether the company has used milk tainted with the toxic chemical.

Colombo Additional Magistrate ordered the CAA to produce a report on its investigations on 28 October.