Japan Govt Sets Recommended Specs for Bear Repellent
Tokyo, Aug. 25 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Environment Ministry on Tuesday released for the first time a set of recommended specifications for bear deterrent sprays, including a minimum spray time of six seconds and a spraying distance of 7.5 meters or more. The recommendations also include a benchmark of 1-2 pct for the concentration of active ingredients including capsaicin, as well as safety f...
The Environment Ministry of Japan announced on Tuesday that it has released initial guidelines for bear deterrent sprays. These recommendations encompass various specifications, such as a minimum spray duration of six seconds and a spraying distance of at least 7.5 meters. The guidelines also specify that the concentration of active ingredients, including capsaicin, should be between 1-2 percent.
Additionally, the ministry outlined important safety features that should be incorporated into the design of these repellents. These include a mechanism that allows users to control the spray direction through touch, a mechanism to prevent accidental discharge, and the display of expiration dates. The ministry's aim is to have these specifications serve as a reference point for manufacturers developing such products and for consumers when selecting repellents.
The need for these guidelines stems from a worrying trend of growing human casualties caused by bear attacks in recent years. Despite the escalating incidents, there is currently no standardized set of rules for bear deterrent sprays, and some products currently available are reportedly only moderately effective.
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