One of the advantages of using paper napkins It has to do with hygiene. As it is for single use and, therefore, disposable, the napkins become materials for individual use for the diner, thus avoiding the possibility of contagion and contamination of food. Therefore, the Federal Consumer Attorney (Profeco) made a quality study to 17 different brands of napkins and 20 models.
As we have mentioned in other informative notes of The Truth Newsthe objective of the study was to determine if this product is really of quality and has the endurance that must be reported to the consumer in their labels.
The results of the study revealed that, in general, all the models present complete information to the consumer in its labeling; As for the finishes, the defects that presented some of the analyzed products were small; and, in terms of net content, all products provide the indicated number of sheets on average, and some even slightly more.
What were the misleading paper napkins according to Profeco?
Profeco analyzed 20 presentations of napkins
The tests applied by Profeco were:
Consumer information: This test verifies that the products present the information required by current regulations, as well as that they include the following information in Spanish: name or generic name of the product, indication of quantity, company name and tax address, postal code, etc.
The presentation of the products was determined, that is, that they did not have stains, perforations, folds, missing, excess, tears or bad smell.
Net content and dimensions: This test confirms that the width and length of the leaves and their net content (number of pieces per individual package) complied with what was specified on their labeling.
Total absorption capacity: The Profecp specifies that this test allows us to know the amount of water per unit area that the paper can absorb and retain.
Absorption rate: This test makes it possible to determine the speed with which the paper of each napkin absorbs.
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Regarding resistance, Profeco determined that only one of the brands had poor dry resistance, which was:
On the other hand, the napkins with the best wet and dry resistance were:
- Member’s Mark Premium and White Cloud.
Regarding the absorption capacity, it was determined that the one with the lowest capacity was the brand:
- Lys of 500 single-leaf napkins.
While the napkins with the highest absorption capacity were:
- Novare Gold of 40 double-ply napkins
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