Tahap metanol lebih had, 3 kelompak pensanitasi tangan diharamkan
Kementerian Kesihatan berkata kandungan metanol melebihi had dikesan dalam tiga kelompok pensanitasi tangan 'Chomel' ketika ujian rutin produk di pasaran.
The Malaysian Health Ministry has banned the sale and distribution of three brands of hand sanitizers named Chomel, as they contain excessive levels of methanol beyond the set limit, according to the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA). The NPRA detected elevated methanol levels during routine testing of products in the market.
The three affected brands are BN111025, BN01026, and BN061225. Methanol is a chemical substance not approved for use as an active ingredient in cosmetics, including hand sanitizers, except in minimal quantities for specific purposes. The ministry warns that ingesting methanol can lead to skin and eye irritation, headaches, nausea, fatigue, nerve damage, and vision impairment, including blindness.
In severe cases, excessive exposure to methanol or accidental ingestion can cause coma and death. The ministry urges users to stop using the affected products and seek medical treatment if experiencing adverse effects or side effects.
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