Singapore is advising the public not to buy UVC steriliser products that have no safety features. — Photo by Kilian Seiler on Unsplash
SINGAPORE: Households should not use ultraviolet-C (UVC) disinfection devices for their homes as many lack safety features that protect users from exposure to UV radiation, the country’s National Environment Agency (NEA) warned on Tuesday (Nov 23).
To prevent accidental exposure and health risks, the Singapore agency advised the public not to buy any UVC steriliser product that has no safety features.
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