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Chemical pigments in inspected colored masks meet standards

2021-01-19
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Image source: bsmi.gov.tw
Image source: bsmi.gov.tw

Taipei, Jan. 18 (CNA) The results of a government safety check on colored face masks circulated in Taiwan indicate that none of the inspected products contain traces of harmful chemical substances higher than the legal limit under national standards, according to an official statement released on Monday.

The random inspections were launched as part of efforts to pacify members of the public concerned over possible carcinogenic dyes or toxic chemicals in colored face masks or those with colorful prints, the joint statement from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) said.

A total of 30 kinds of colored surgical face masks from 29 different manufacturers and 82 kinds of non-surgical common face masks from 71 producers were checked for two harmful chemicals -- formaldehyde and regulated ato colorants.

Most of the face masks they selected for inspection were in flamboyant colors, said FDA researcher Wang Chao-yi, but none were found to contain excessive levels of the chemical substances.

"All met national standards," the statement said, citing the results of the inspections over the past two weeks.

Under BSMI-adopted safety regulations over textile products, traces of ionized formaldehyde in textiles that are in direct contact with human skin should be under 75 parts per million (ppm) and those of regulated ato dyes should be under 30 ppm.

Any masks found to be in violation of the regulations will be fined up to NT$1.5 million (US$53,500) under the Consumer Protection Act and other relevant laws, the statement said.

Wang advised consumers to buy face masks bearing labels detailing the origin of product, the name, telephone number and address of the producer, and the production date.

In the case of medical-grade masks, they should also be marked with a medical gear license number issued by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the lot number and the date of expiration, she said.

She suggested that people smell masks before purchasing them and to avoid buying any that have a pungent odor.

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