Chinanews.com, April 2. In response to a report from the Dutch media that Chinese masks are unqualified, Liu Chang, the second inspector of the Foreign Trade Department of the Ministry of Commerce, said on the 2nd that after verification, the batches of masks purchased by Dutch companies from Chinese related companies were Non-medical masks for personal protection. Relevant companies also made explanations when exporting. Non-medical masks should not be used for medical purposes or for medical personnel working in intensive care units.
The Ministry of Commerce held a regular online press conference on the 2nd. Some reporters asked questions. The Dutch media reported that Chinese-made masks used by frontline medical staff in some hospitals were recalled because of "unqualified". What's China's response?
Liu Changyu said that recently, the Ministry of Commerce has taken note of relevant reports from the Dutch media. The Ministry of Commerce attaches great importance to this and conducts multi-party verification with the local competent department of commerce and relevant export enterprises as soon as possible.
According to relevant materials, the Ministry of Commerce learned that the batches of masks purchased by Dutch companies from Chinese related enterprises were non-medical masks for personal protection. Relevant companies also made explanations when exporting. Non-medical masks should not be used for medical purposes or for medical personnel working in intensive care units.
Liu Changyu pointed out that the Chinese government has always attached great importance to the quality and safety of medical supplies and has implemented strict management of related products. In the special period of epidemic prevention and control, in order to further strengthen the export quality supervision of medical supplies and standardize the export order, the Ministry of Commerce in conjunction with the General Administration of Customs and the Drug Administration issued an announcement that related medical product exports must obtain a Chinese medical device product registration certificate, which is in line with the importing country (Regional) quality standards required.
Liu Changyu emphasized that the quality and safety of medical supplies are directly related to the life and health of people. China hopes that foreign buyers will choose product suppliers registered with the China Drug Administration and conduct corresponding quality inspections before using the products. The operating procedures are used correctly. If there are related problems in procurement and use, it is recommended that the companies of the two sides properly negotiate and solve them according to the principle of commercialization.
"China is willing to work with the international community to create a good environment for the orderly export of medical supplies and better support the global fight against the epidemic." Liu Changyu said.