Eight baby disposable diapers were randomly checked by the Consumer Council, and all samples passed the performance and hygiene tests. Variations in the performance on adsorption speed and surface dryness were found in all tested samples. Details of the report can be found in the latest issue of Consumer Report no.255.
Macao's birth rate has risen in recent years, and the demand for various infant products has increased correspondingly. Out of the infant products, baby diapers are chosen more often. The Council therefore randomly chose 8 baby diapers (size S) and conducted a comparative test on their performance and hygiene condition. With reference to the Chinese national standard on disposable diapers, all tested samples passed the performance test and the microorganism indicator met the standard. Test results on the quality and leakage of the baby diapers did not show a great difference, whereas for the tests on absorption speed and rewet of the diapers, a great difference were found. Details of the comparative test can be found in the issue of Consumer Report no. 255.
The Council suggests that it is not necessary to buy disposable diapers in bulk as there may be a chance for bacteria to grow. Consumers can also consider using eco-friendly, reusable diapers to replace the disposable ones. The consumers associations in the Mainland are reviewing the effectiveness of the "Consumer Protection Law" which was revised in March, 2014. A report featuring the revised "Consumer Protection Law" was reproduced by courtesy of the Consumer Council of the Jiangsu Province and was published in the latest Consumer Report. Using case study method, the report analyzed how consumer rights were protected and it has reference value for the Macao Government as the "Consumer Protection Law" in Macao is now under revision. Issue no. 255 Consumer Report also features details including: information about purchasing properties in the Mainland and problems on international roaming services, etc.. Consumer Report is now available free of charge at the Consumer Council (Av. Horta e Costa, N.º 24-A, Edf. Cheung Heng, R/C), and the service counter of the Council at Macao SAR Government Service Centre (Rua Nova da Areia Preta, Nº52), Public Information Centre at Vicky Plaza, libraries and bookstores. Consumers may also access the magazine online on the Council's official website (http://www.consumer.gov.mo). For enquiries, please call 8988 9315.
