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Written by: Golden Chess
2020-01-29 16:09
Last updated: 2020-01-29 16:09The pneumonia epidemic in Wuhan continued, and surgical masks were almost sold out. Today (29th) locals in many districts are rushing to buy masks. The market is "hard to find." The Consumer Council said today that it is highly concerned about the recent tight supply of anti-epidemic supplies such as masks, hand sanitizers, and alcohol hand rubs, and that some businesses have taken the opportunity to substantially increase the price by bad business practices, and they even suspect that masks of poor quality or counterfeit are sold. .
The Consumer Council also stated that it was working closely with law enforcement agencies. The Consumer Council has received a total of 11 complaints concerning the sale of masks by merchants since mid-last month. More than half of them have involved quality issues, price disputes, and business practices.
▼ Citizens in various districts line up to grab masks ▼
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The Consumer Council emphasized that selling counterfeit or inferior masks may have the opportunity to violate the Commodities and Description Ordinance, and urged merchants not to try the law in person. The Consumer Council once again urges merchants to fulfill their social responsibilities and work together to fight the epidemic. While committed to purchasing and supplying quality masks and anti-epidemic products, they must also sell at reasonable and affordable prices. Do not raise prices and hoard. And closely announce the inventory and sales situation, channels and opening hours.
The Consumer Council reminds consumers that whether they purchase masks through a physical store or online, they must also pay attention to the reputation of the merchant, the source of supply, and whether they meet relevant product standards. In response to the epidemic situation, the Consumer Council will continue to send personnel to inspect the supply and prices of epidemic prevention supplies, such as masks, to provide consumers with effective information. It will also maintain close liaison with law enforcement agencies and stakeholders.
▼ Common mask styles for epidemic prevention ▼
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According to the Consumer Council, 11 complaints concerning the sale of masks by merchants have been received since mid-month last month. More than half of them have involved quality issues, price disputes, and business practices, and the other 5 have involved delays or no delivery. The Consumer Council is also consolidating and launching a one-stop related webpage, "Single Heart Disease," which includes providing three test reports on masks, hand sanitizers, hand rubs, and wipes for free download by the public.
Wuhan Pneumonia Consumer Council Masks
