Quantitative Mask Supply Is Relieving "Mask Panic".

Under the situation of pneumonia against the new coronavirus infection nationwide, masks are essential consumer goods, and the supply of masks has become a hot issue for consumers. In the light of the urgent demand of consumers for masks, in February 6th, the China Consumers' Association and the China Textile Business Association reminded consumers to have a correct understanding of masks products, not to pursue the highest grade, should correctly use and avoid waste, and encourage consumers who encounter counterfeit and shoddy masks to report to the relevant regulatory authorities voluntarily.

According to the analysis of the China Consumers Association and the China Textile Business Association, different levels of masks on the market have different protective capabilities. Medical masks and other professional masks are applied to special posts. Generally speaking, consumers can use ordinary medical masks to meet basic protection requirements, and daily anti fog haze masks also have certain protective effects. Cotton masks, sponge masks and activated carbon masks have no protective effect against virus infection. In addition, consumers should properly use masks in accordance with official recommendation methods to avoid waste.

The China Consumer Association and China Textile Business Association said that masks were tight or even broken up in the short term because of insufficient demand and no production and production yet resumed. "For most consumers, masks are not necessities of life, nor do they belong to bulk stores," said the China Consumer Association. After the outbreak, the short time demand for masks and the impact of the closure of the Spring Festival and the return of workers returned to the countryside. The productivity of respirators was limited, or even half that of normal production. In addition, some units and consumers panic buying and hoarding, which objectively aggravated the situation of the shortage of masks, resulting in the contradiction between supply and demand in a short time, and consumers should have an objective understanding of this.

It is reported that at present, the state has increased the supply of raw materials in the production of masks, and can expand the mask production capacity in a short time. To dispel the worry of overcapacity of mask enterprises, the relevant departments of the state have launched a policy of excessive collection and storage. Non national standard masks, which meet the needs of China's anti epidemic situation, have also opened the green channel of customs, and imported large quantities to meet domestic demand.

The head of the China Consumer Association said that quantitative supply of masks according to demand is easing the "mask panic", and the introduction of new distribution mode will be more efficient and fair. Some areas have distributed free masks to consumers in the form of neighborhood committees and pharmacies.

In order to further reduce the risk of personnel gathering and transmission, and reduce links and improve efficiency, the Chinese Consumers Association has suggested expanding the distribution channels such as takeaway, courier and electronic business platform to better realize timely and accurate distribution and homogenization services, and is conducive to the work of masks issuing and receiving social supervision, so as to make the best use of epidemic prevention materials.

The reporter has learned that there is a prominent contradiction between the overall supply of masks and the needs of consumers, and some fake and shoddy masks produced by some black workshops may also take the opportunity to enter the market. Poor respirators can not only play a protective role, but may also harm consumers' health. The Chinese Consumers Association and China Textile Business Association remind consumers to be alert when buying masks. They can understand the mask identification methods through mass media and avoid being deceived. China Textile Business Association official website (http://www.cttu.org) can check the mainstream mask manufacturers in China. If consumers have doubts about the brand and quality of the mask they buy, they can inquire about the related enterprises.

Chinese Consumers Association and China Textile Business Association encourage consumers who sell fake and shoddy masks to report to the relevant regulatory authorities. The Chinese consumers' Association will also help consumers protect their legitimate rights and interests according to law.