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 Ministry of Health has banned the sale and distribution of three brands of hand sanitiser named Chomel, which have been found to contain excessive levels of methanol. The National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) has been monitoring the methanol content during routine product testing in the market. The three affected product groups are BN111025, BN01026, and BN061225.
Methanol is a chemical substance not approved for use as an active ingredient in cosmetics, including hand sanitiser, except in extremely small quantities for specific purposes only, according to a statement from the Ministry. The Ministry warns that unsafe levels of methanol can cause skin and eye irritation, headache, dizziness, nerve damage, and vision problems, including blindness.
In severe cases, excessive methanol exposure or accidental ingestion can lead to coma and death. The Ministry urges users to stop using the affected products and seek medical treatment if they experience adverse effects or side effects.
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