KUALA LUMPUR: SCGM Bhd's brand face masks "Benxon", produced by its subsidiary Lee Soon Seng Plastic Industries Sdn Bhd, has been registered with the USA Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for usage by the general public.
In a statement today, SCGM said it would apply with the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) to potentially export its face masks to the US.
Managing director Datuk Sri Lee Hock Chai said the company had recently expanded its face mask production capacity from 1.2 million units per month in May this year to 6.0 million units per month from October.
"Thus far, we have been meeting demand for face masks in the domestic market. Hence, this FDA registration is an opportune development, as we seek new export markets for face masks," he said.
Lee said the company had in July 2020, obtained approval from KPDNHEP to export 50 per cent of its face mask production capacity to Singapore.
"Following this FDA registration, we will be seeking similar approvals from KPDNHEP to start exporting to the US.
"We believe that demand for face masks will continue to be stable, as the general population adapts to more stringent hygiene standards from hereon," he added.