KUCHING: H&L Supermarket has become the first retail company to secure SIRIM certification for its face masks.
According to its statement on Tuesday (Apr 19), an application was made on Mar 8 to ensure H&L produces its very own brand of non-medical face masks that comply with safety standards.
“Our priority is to resolve the issue of dumping of poor quality non-medical face masks in the Malaysian market and wish to protect the interests of consumers.
“We want to prevent substandard face masks in Malaysia, which may not offer adequate protection against COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases,” it said.
Following this, it explained that the H&L non-medical face masks (regulated under the Medical Device Act 2012 [Act 737]) already comply with SIRIM 40 and CWA 17553.
“Our non-medical face mask has gone through the SIRIM Certification Process for Non-Medical Face Masks, which consists of document evaluation, initial audit, sample selection and testing, recommendation and approval, surveillance audit,” it said.
Explaining further, it noted that the substandard quality of masks could cause a serious risk to public health and safety.
“Therefore, testing and certification can help ensure standards of quality are maintained by manufacturers and suppliers of these products.
“Product certification with SIRIM QAS is proof that Hon Lee Face Masks put out in the market are of superior quality.
“If customers wish to look for a reliable product, you may get Hon Lee Face Mask at all the H&L outlets,” it said.
A box of H&L 3-layer non-medical disposable face masks containing a total of 50 pieces is sold at RM8.90.
“In addition to that, it is officially certified by SIRIM, reliable and quality assurance, anti-droplet, easy to breathe and comfortable to wear,” it stated.
