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TAIWAN TESTS DISPOSABLE CHOPSTICK IMPORTS FOR HARMFUL SUBSTANCES.
TAIPEI, Feb 1 Asia Pulse - The Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection will sample disposable chopstick imports starting February 1 to ensure they do not contain excessive traces of potentially harmful chemicals, officials said Thursday.
The measure is being taken at the request of the Department of Health, with the chemicals to be tested including sulfur dioxide, hydrogen peroxide and biphenyl, which are reportedly used by manufacturers to bleach, disinfect and preserve the utensils, the official said.
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Source: HighBeam Research, TAIWAN TESTS DISPOSABLE CHOPSTICK IMPORTS FOR HARMFUL SUBSTANCES.