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Office closed after smell complaints

A company in Chengdu has been ordered to close its newly decorated office over fears that the levels of formaldehyde in the air exceed the national safety standard. Several government departments, including those responsible for safety supervision, environmental protection and labor, have launched an investigation after it was reported that employees at the company had to wear gas masks inside the office due to the strong odor. Workers who complained about the smell were told by managers to quit, the authorities were told.