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Hong Kong sanitary pads show wide absorption gaps and poor labeling

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A recent survey of 36 sanitary pads in Hong Kong revealed significant disparities in absorption speeds, with one product taking 73 seconds to absorb simulated menstrual fluid, exceeding the national standard of 60 seconds. Additionally, more than half of the tested products were found to have inadequate labeling, hindering consumers' ability to make informed purchasing decisions. The Consumer Council is urging suppliers to enhance quality control and testing to ensure product safety and improve labeling accuracy. AI

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Hong Kong sanitary pads show wide absorption gaps and poor labeling

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Theodora Yu ·

    Huge gaps in sanitary pad absorption speeds, over half poorly labelled: survey

    Disposable sanitary pads sold in Hong Kong show wide discrepancies in absorption speed, with more than half of tested products also lacking adequate labelling, the consumer watchdog has found. The Consumer Council on Monday revealed the results of a survey of 36 winged sanitary t…

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