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Source: Release Date: 2009-08-05 16:40:32 Author: Environmental Protection Administration
To further safeguard public health, the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) conducted a comprehensive inspection of 15 commercially available mosquito coils after previously testing 5 samples, 2 of which showed significantly elevated dioxin levels above background values. A total of 7 "Crocodile" brand mosquito coils were found to be contaminated with dioxins and have been ordered to be removed from shelves. The remaining 13 products were uncontaminated and pose no health risks when used as directed.
The EPA stated that this press conference fulfills its commitment made on July 25 to "conduct a full sampling of commercially available mosquito coils for dioxin testing, with results to be publicly announced within two weeks." In the previous test of 5 samples, 2 imported mosquito coils from Vietnam were found contaminated with dioxins. This latest inspection of 15 products identified an additional 5 contaminated "Crocodile" brand coils, bringing the total to 7 (see Appendix 1). Among these, 4 were imported from Vietnam and had already been recalled following the earlier press conference. The 3 newly identified products (from Malaysia, Indonesia, and China) have also been ordered to be removed from shelves by Chung Tai Hsing Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd., with nationwide environmental agencies mobilized to verify recalls at major retailers.
According to the company, the contamination in all 7 "Crocodile" brand coils was traced to dioxin-tainted wood powder supplied by the original manufacturer. The EPA also released test results for 13 other brands, all of which showed no dioxin contamination above background levels and are deemed safe when used as directed (see Appendix 2).
As mosquito coils are commonly used in Taiwanese households during summer, the EPA has instructed the Hsinchu City Environmental Protection Bureau to seal the manufacturer's remaining inventory. The company has voluntarily initiated recalls for the 3 newly identified products and agreed to provide refunds. Consumers may return products with receipts to retailers (see attachment) or contact the company's customer service hotline at 0800-886-996 for inquiries.
To clarify proper usage and avoid health risks, the EPA has renamed "mosquito coils" (蚊香) to "mosquito repellent coils" (防蚊卷, English term: Mosquito coil). The agency reiterates the importance of safe usage: when used indoors, occupants should leave the room, close doors and windows, allow the coil to burn completely (or extinguish after 1-2 hours), ventilate thoroughly before re-entering, and avoid staying in the room or sleeping while the coil is burning.
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EPA Releases Full Test Results of Dioxins in Commercial Mosquito Coils
To further safeguard public health, the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) conducted a comprehensive inspection of 15 commercially available mosquito coils after previously testing 5 samples, 2 of which showed significantly elevated dioxin levels above background values. A total of 7 "Crocodile" brand mosquito coils were found to be contaminated with dioxins and have been ordered to be removed from shelves. The remaining 13 products were uncontaminated and pose no health risks when used as directed.
The EPA stated that this press conference fulfills its commitment made on July 25 to "conduct a full sampling of commercially available mosquito coils for dioxin testing, with results to be publicly announced within two weeks." In the previous test of 5 samples, 2 imported mosquito coils from Vietnam were found contaminated with dioxins. This latest inspection of 15 products identified an additional 5 contaminated "Crocodile" brand coils, bringing the total to 7 (see Appendix 1). Among these, 4 were imported from Vietnam and had already been recalled following the earlier press conference. The 3 newly identified products (from Malaysia, Indonesia, and China) have also been ordered to be removed from shelves by Chung Tai Hsing Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd., with nationwide environmental agencies mobilized to verify recalls at major retailers.
According to the company, the contamination in all 7 "Crocodile" brand coils was traced to dioxin-tainted wood powder supplied by the original manufacturer. The EPA also released test results for 13 other brands, all of which showed no dioxin contamination above background levels and are deemed safe when used as directed (see Appendix 2).
As mosquito coils are commonly used in Taiwanese households during summer, the EPA has instructed the Hsinchu City Environmental Protection Bureau to seal the manufacturer's remaining inventory. The company has voluntarily initiated recalls for the 3 newly identified products and agreed to provide refunds. Consumers may return products with receipts to retailers (see attachment) or contact the company's customer service hotline at 0800-886-996 for inquiries.
To clarify proper usage and avoid health risks, the EPA has renamed "mosquito coils" (蚊香) to "mosquito repellent coils" (防蚊卷, English term: Mosquito coil). The agency reiterates the importance of safe usage: when used indoors, occupants should leave the room, close doors and windows, allow the coil to burn completely (or extinguish after 1-2 hours), ventilate thoroughly before re-entering, and avoid staying in the room or sleeping while the coil is burning.
Source: http://tw. news. yahoo. com/ govpress/ article. html? id=1924