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Written by: Zheng Cuibi
2020-05-07 14:02
Last update date: 2020-05-07 14:02The manufacturer of the "CU Mask" distributed by the Hong Kong government was revealed as the Crystal International Group, and a director of the group is also a director of the Hong Kong Textile and Garment R & D Center. .
The Innovation and Technology Bureau issued a manuscript today confirming that Crystal International is responsible for the production of CU Mask, and the Government ’s “Material Supply and Procurement Regulations” stipulates that direct procurement can be carried out under tight time constraints. The Science and Technology Bureau stated that the entire process was in compliance with government procurement regulations and procedures. The Science and Technology Bureau also sought legal advice to confirm compliance with the World Trade Organization government procurement agreement.
The Science and Technology Bureau also explained that the government had contacted many suppliers of reusable masks, but most of the replies indicated that production was stopped, the quantity was insufficient, export was not possible due to export restrictions, or test certificates were not provided.
The government recently launched a locally developed mask "CU Mask". (Photo by Gao Zhongming)
A spokesman for the Innovation and Technology Bureau stated that the Hong Kong Textile and Apparel R & D Center was commissioned to carry out the “Copper Core Anti-epidemic Masks” project, and the company responsible for the production was Jingyuan International. In addition, Dapu Industrial Village Longda Textile Co., Ltd. provided disinfection and clean room Nanfeng Spinning Mill and Lianye Textile Co., Ltd. lent a place to set up workshops.
The spokesman said that the Innovation and Technology Bureau entrusted the Hong Kong Textile and Apparel R & D Center to carry out the "Copper Core Anti-epidemic Mask" project to address the urgent need for mask scarcity in Hong Kong. The Government's "Material Supply and Procurement Regulations" stipulates that direct procurement can be carried out under tight time constraints, and the entire process complies with government procurement regulations and procedures. The Science and Technology Bureau has also sought legal advice to confirm compliance with the World Trade Organization government procurement agreement.
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The spokesperson continued that the SAR Government had contacted many suppliers of reusable masks in February and March of this year, but most of the replies indicated that production was stopped, the quantity was insufficient, they could not export due to export restrictions, or failed to provide testing Proof, etc. The Science and Technology Bureau said that at that time, many countries had severe epidemics, and the supply of epidemic prevention materials was very tight. Hong Kong had neither raw materials nor production lines. In order to face the competition of many countries to purchase protective items, implement export restrictions or work stoppage orders, the government must immediately To study whether it is possible to directly produce reusable masks that meet the standard for the use of Hong Kong citizens.
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When the government reviewed the reusable masks of the Hong Kong Textile and Apparel R & D Center, it believed that its design and materials met the requirements, and that it had been tested and certified to comply with relevant international standards. As for whether energy is produced, it depends on the availability of such raw materials. The center has established a vast network with the industry to gather the raw materials and production lines of the required quality in a short time. Therefore, the center is entrusted with direct procurement to coordinate production to provide reusable masks to Hong Kong citizens in the shortest possible time.
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The Innovation and Technology Bureau emphasizes that the Hong Kong Textile and Apparel R & D Center is a non-profit-making R & D center fully funded by the government. Most of its R & D projects are funded by the Innovation and Technology Fund. The "Copper Core Anti-epidemic Mask" project undertaken by the Center is also non-profit-making, and all expenditures must be paid for. As for the online focus on the effectiveness of "Copper Core Anti-epidemic Mask + ™", members of the public can refer to the test report and patent information at www.qmask.gov.hk/report.
In addition, the Science and Technology Bureau said that the online registration system for the "copper core anti-epidemic mask" was launched on the first day yesterday, and has received more than 720,000 registrations, covering a total of 2 million registrations.
More than four months after the outbreak of the new coronavirus pneumonia epidemic, the Hong Kong government distributed a reusable mask "copper core anti-epidemic mask" to the people of Hong Kong, but did not announce the manufacturer. Some media yesterday revealed that the manufacturer may be Jingyuan International Group, and a director of the group is also a director of the Hong Kong Textile and Apparel Research and Development Center.
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