Consumer Council finds heavy metals in over 90% of 30 clay mask models tested
發佈日期: 2025-09-15 20:11
TVB News
After testing 30 models of mud-based cleansing face masks available on the market, the Consumer Council found 28 of them contained heavy metals. Two samples even exceeded safety standards.
Two of the 30 clay masks tested by the Consumer Council were found to contain heavy metals above stipulated limits in both mainland China and the U.S.
They include a product from a South Korean brand containing lead and arsenic.
The Consumer Council cited the manufacturer as saying the product met South Korean pharmaceutical safety standards but the company has ceased production of such masks.
Another mask, from a Greek brand, was found to contain excessive arsenic. Its distributor claimed no heavy metals were used in the raw materials.
CHUNG CHI-YUNG, Chairman, Committee on Research & Testing, Consumer Council: "Heavy metals may naturally occur in various minerals and industrial pollution may also introduce heavy metals into groundwater."
While face masks are typically left on for only 3 to 15 minutes and are less likely to pose major health risks, users with wounds, acne or eczema could absorb more of the heavy metals and other harmful substances.
Four masks were also found to contain fragrance allergens.
The Consumer Council says people with skin conditions should take extra caution when using face masks.
Also unveiled today were the watchdog's results after comparing 19 private child vaccination schemes from nine operators with prices ranging between 3,000 and nearly 15,000 dollars.
The packages come with immunisation doses against different infections and various numbers of injections.
Eighteen of them -- nearly 95 percent -- were found to require families to pay the full amount upfront before the first injection.
Three schemes required extra payment for medical consultation before inoculation.
Noting that only one provider offered a seven-day cooling off period in case clients are unsuitable for the jabs, the watchdog has urged operators to provide more payment flexibility.
