The Consumer Affairs Agency has told the two manufacturers based on the prize labeling method, saying that they were selling disinfectant sprays by advertising such as "spatial disinfection" and "cutting floating bacteria" without a rational basis. We issued a measure order to prevent recurrence.
The order was received from
▽ "Noro Wilvarsan", a pharmaceutical manufacturer in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, and
▽ "Care for Noro Barrier Plus Spray". , Osaka City's raw material maker "Sankei".
According to the Consumer Affairs Agency, when both companies sell "sulfuric acid water" disinfectant sprays on their websites, etc., from November to October last year, "spatial disinfectant invisible virus"・ It was advertised as if it could be sterilized in the air by displaying "99.9% removal of bacteria" or "cutting floating bacteria".
When the Consumer Affairs Agency asked the company to show the grounds for labeling, the submitted materials were tested in an environment different from the conditions of use, and all rational grounds to support the effect were found. It means that it wasn't.
For this reason, the Consumer Affairs Agency has issued a measure order to the two companies to prevent recurrence, saying that such an act violates the prize labeling law.
Regarding this, "REC" states that "the company will consider it and take appropriate measures."
In addition, "Sankei" said, "We deeply apologize for the misleading display on consumers. We will strengthen the management system and prevent recurrence."
About use for disinfection and sterilization of "chlorite water"
The national government has indicated the conditions of use on the website of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare regarding the use of "chlorite water" for the purpose of disinfecting and sterilizing the new coronavirus.
According to this, except for some products that have been approved for pharmaceutical products, safety and other evaluations have not been performed, so "chlorite water" is not used for hands and fingers, but for furniture and other items. It is supposed to be used for sterilization.
In addition, the conditions of use are also indicated, and in the case of wiping, use a material with a free chlorine concentration of 25 ppm or more, soak it in a paper towel, etc. before wiping.
If it is very dirty, wipe it off, lay a paper towel on it, sprinkle it with a free chlorine concentration of 100ppm or more, and leave it for a few minutes or more.
On the other hand, regarding spraying into space, there have been no scientifically confirmed effective and safe spraying methods for all disinfectants and disinfectants, including "chlorite water", and they can be applied to the eyes or skin or inhaled. We are urging you not to use it in places where there is a risk of slackening.