Reporters learned from the Shishi Office of the Quanzhou Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau that Greenpeace Germany recently issued a warning saying that chemical substances harmful to health and the environment, perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), were detected in more than half of the swimsuits sold on the market. ), many of which are internationally renowned brands, including Adidas, Puma and Nike. In addition, alkylphenol polyoxyethylene (APEO) was detected in more than 5 samples. The organization said that there is currently a lack of labels on PFCs, which prevents consumers from knowing whether the products they buy contain these substances.
Perfluorinated compounds are fluorinated chemicals with special properties that can make materials oil-proof, stain-proof and waterproof. They are also organic chemical pollutants that are difficult to degrade. These organic fluorine compounds are widely used in textile products such as outdoor clothing, tents, sleeping bags, shoes, carpets and furniture. The most widely used chemicals are perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS). Perfluorinated compounds have been proven to interfere with human endocrine and cause thyroid disease. They are generally considered to be persistent organic pollutants and persistent cumulative poisons.
Perfluorinated compounds may become an “invisible killer” for the export of swimsuits, outdoor clothing and other textiles, and the risks are becoming increasingly prominent. Therefore, the Shishi Office of Quanzhou Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau reminds enterprises not to take this “export stumbling block” lightly: on the one hand, special attention should be paid to the selection of raw materials, strict control of the quality of upstream raw materials, and strengthening product quality and safety risks assessment; on the other hand, we will increase cooperation in research and development and production of alternative products, actively make adjustments in product design and other aspects to adapt to market changes, and be highly vigilant about the resulting quality risks.
