STANDARDS IN FOCUS...USING STANDARD COMPLIANT SOAP POWDER IS SAFER

STANDARDS IN FOCUS…USING STANDARD COMPLIANT SOAP POWDER IS SAFER

Nov 13, 2016 News

Laundry Detergent Powder (Soap powder) is one of the commodities the GNBS monitors to ensure compliance with the labelling requirements as outlined in the Guyana Standards Specification for Synthetic laundry detergent powder (GYS 266:2005). Laundry detergent powders conforming to the requirements of this standard, which is also a CARICOM standard, can be considered safe for use by consumers.
In the last few years, the GNBS has observed that there has been a significant increase in the quantity and brands of laundry detergent powder manufactured and imported for sale on the local market. There are now more than a dozen brands of the commodity available for sale.
Because of the chemical nature of laundry detergent powder and the possible effects on users and wash items (clothing etc.) consumers, manufacturers and importers need to be aware of the requirements governing the sale and use the commodity in Guyana.
The standard requires that all laundry detergent powder be homogeneous in appearance, be free flowing, readily dispersible in water, have cleaning and lathering properties, is not injurious to health of users or adversely affect the environment.
It is vital that importers and manufacturers of laundry detergent powder ensure that all brands of the commodity comply with the labelling requirements, which include the name of the product in the words “laundry detergent powder”, the brand name of the product and/or recognised trade mark where applicable, the name and address of the manufacturer and/or distributor including the country of origin, and the net weight of the contents of the packaged product.
In addition, the package must have the instructions for applicable usage, precautions for use or potential hazards presented by product use, the month and year of manufacture, the batch number or lot number stated in code or otherwise.
A caution statement as to the irritant capability of the detergent for example: Detergent solution can be a skin irritant, Avoid prolonged contact, Rinse garment and hands thoroughly, must also be stated.
As households begin to undertake the massive washing and cleaning in preparation for the Christmas season, it is important that the right bands of laundry detergent powder, which comply with the above requirements, are used to avoid compromising safety and ensuring cleanliness.
From next week, the Guyana National Bureau of Standards will begin to provide Christmas shopping tips for consumers relating to commodities it monitors.
For further information please contact the GNBS on telephone numbers: 219-0069, 219-0066, 219-0065.

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