Consumer Protection Committee Finds 9 Out of 10 Sports Centers Violate Building Safety Regulations

The Executive Yuan's Consumer Protection Committee, in collaboration with local governments, conducted audits on 10 sports centers between April and May. The results revealed that 9 facilities failed to meet building safety standards, primarily due to obstacles in safety stairwells or improperly closed fire doors. Additionally, two facilities were found to have non-compliant drinking water systems.

Vice Premier Cheng Li-chun chaired the 99th Consumer Protection Commission meeting, where amendments regarding safety management for electric micro-mobility vehicles were discussed. Regarding the sports center audits, the committee urged local governments to ensure swift improvements. Vice Premier Cheng directed the Sports Administration to enhance regulatory compliance and self-management among operators, while the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of the Interior were tasked with improving water quality, air quality, and fire safety protocols.

Furthermore, the committee partnered with the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) to test 20 commercial incense products and 20 gold/silver paper products. One incense product exceeded national limits for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and labeling issues were widespread across both categories. The Ministry of Economic Affairs has been instructed to launch a special inspection project in the second half of the year to address these safety and labeling concerns.