Chinese blankets have carcinogens

Chinese textile products can expose users to toxic chemicals that cause cancer.

In the document collected by the Sydney Morning Herald (Australia), a Sheridan Indulgence imported from China, which is widely sold throughout Australia, contains formaldehyde content 10 times higher than permitted. of international standards.

Textile workers in Sichuan (China) (Photo: Reuters) Australian wool products inspection agency said the formaldehyde content in this item is 2790 ppm (parts per million).

Chinese manufacturers use this formaldehyde to soften, wrinkle and shrink the artificial fibers used in bed sheets, bedding pillows, baby clothes and cloth toys. Since 2004, the World Health Organization has listed formaldehyde in toxic chemicals for human health, which can harm skin and respiratory system even at very low levels as well as diseases. white blood cells, lung cancer .

Earlier, on May 22, the European Union's Consumer Protection Department warned world consumers are losing faith in Chinese goods after fake pharmaceuticals and pet food originated. from this country killed people and pets in Panama, USA. Recently, Panama discovered more diethylene glycol, a toxic chemical, in Chinese toothpaste.

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According to Sydney Morning Herald, VNA, Youth