Shaoxing Quality Supervision: Use "Special" Packaging Containers for Microwaves

In the first quarter, the Shaoxing Quality and Technology Supervision Bureau organized and conducted quality supervision and spot checks on plastic packaging containers and tools for food products in the city. A total of 49 enterprises in 9 districts including Keqiao District, Shangyu District and Zhuji City were spot-checked. 72 batches of plastic packaging containers for food, tool products, failed 0 batches, batch failure rate was 0.

Consumer Guide:
Consumers should pay attention to the following points when purchasing and using food packaging containers and tools:
1. Look for the QS logo. The QS mark is the English abbreviation for "Quality Safety" of foods. Products with QS marks represent approved production by the country. Read the information on the product packaging in detail, including the name of the manufacturer, the production license (QS), the production number, the company logo, and the trademark.
2. Pay attention to the product marking material: Polyethylene (PE), Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), Polycarbonate (PC) and Polypropylene (PP) are materials widely used for food packaging. With non-toxic, corrosion-resistant and other characteristics.
3. When using microwave ovens to heat foods, use packaging containers with "special microwave ovens". Refrigerated and frozen foods in the refrigerator should use plastic wrap instead of ordinary plastic bags. The special process and raw materials of cling film have good air permeability and preservation performance. However, if the common plastic bag is used for a long time, the food will be deteriorated and rot, and the purpose of keeping fresh food can not be achieved.

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