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"A string of prominent sanitary pad brands in China have become embroiled in a
scandal about the quality of their products. The controversy began in early
November when consumers complained that that the advertised lengths of many
sanitary pads were misleading.
Then, a few days later, customers discovered that many pads had pH levels
similar to textiles such as curtains and tablecloths that do not come into
frequent contact with skin, potentially causing irritation or harm to users.
The anger only intensified when ABC, one of the companies at the centre of the
controversy, responded dismissively to concerned consumers. ABC emphasised that
it was complying with national standards, and reportedly replied to a complaint
with: “If you cannot accept it, then you can choose not to buy it”.
Chinese companies have since apologised for their sub-par products, and ABC has
even said that it was “deeply sorry” for its “inappropriate” response. But for
many women in China, this scandal is about more than just defective products.
It is part of a troubling pattern in which women’s health and dignity is
blatantly disregarded."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
