The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a surge in disinfectant products, yet their effectiveness and safety remain largely unmonitored. The Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong and its subsidiary, CMA Testing, have announced the launch of a new service to create new standards and conduct safety testing for various industries. The first project will develop a new set of industry standards for spray disinfectants and mobile negative pressure disinfection chambers. This will provide manufacturers with a robust benchmark to ensure that Hong Kong's spray disinfectants meet World Health Organization safety requirements.
The Department of Health previously stated on social media that spraying disinfectant on individuals through disinfection corridors, disinfection cabinets, or disinfection rooms is not recommended under any circumstances, which has led to public concerns about the use of disinfectants. In light of this, manufacturers believe that new inspection standards and safety testing are needed for certain spray disinfectants or mobile negative pressure disinfection chambers. The relevant industry standard for "mobile negative pressure disinfection chambers" includes antimicrobial performance requirements for spray disinfectants and corresponding negative pressure disinfection chambers; user safety requirements for spray disinfectants; acute inhalation toxicity testing requirements; skin irritation testing requirements; and negative pressure requirements within the negative pressure disinfection chamber.
CMA President Stephen Sze Lai-tak expressed his hope that by establishing new industry standards and safety testing requirements, local products and technologies can be exported to Hong Kong and recognized by the Greater Bay Area and global markets. CMA Testing Chairman Lok Pak-keung also expressed his hope that this initiative to establish new industry standards will play a leading role in establishing authoritative standards for local manufacturers and the innovation and technology industry, balancing market and safety needs.
Source: Eastnet on.cc