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| Products by LADIM took 73 seconds to absorb blood flow, says council |
The Consumer Council has urged manufacturers of sanitary napkins to step up quality control and clearly label their products with key information such as expiry dates and materials used.
This followed after checks conducted by the Council on 36 disposable sanitary napkin models revealed significant differences in absorption speed, with one failing the mainland standard; and more than half omitting key label information.
Tests revealed that while 16 samples
absorbed simulated menstrual blood within 10 seconds, one (LADIM) took 73 seconds,
exceeding the mainland threshold of no more than 60 seconds. The council said longer
absorption can cause discomfort and increased the risk of leakage.
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Of the tested models, 19 or more than half of the samples, did not indicate the materials used, either in English or Chinese.
Seven samples only showed
production dates and did not include expiry information, while one sample had
no information on its expiration date at all.
According to the council’s
chief executive Alaina Shum, pads can only be stored for a maximum of three
years, otherwise, their absorption performance could be reduced, leading to
possible growth of bacteria.
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However, despite the flaws
found in some samples, all 36 labels passed safety and hygiene tests.
While Hong Kong currently has
no legislation or standards for sanitary napkins, manufacturers are urged to
strengthen quality control and clearly label their products.
Consumers, on the other hand,
are advised to choose sanitary pads that are clearly labeled, keeping in mind the
recommended period for storage, and to check for any damage in the packaging
before buying. They should store them in well-ventilated places to prevent moisture
absorption.
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