Disposable plastic dishes can cause cancer

Recycled and disposable plastic tableware, such as bowls, plates, spoons, etc. can be a serious health threat - Chinese experts warn after discovering that half of these products are sourced. Is not safe.

The abuse of substances such as talcum powder and calcium carbonate in plastic recycling can create cancer-causing chemicals, once they come in contact with hot oil and food. The use of industrial paraffin wax during the manufacturing process also poses a similar risk, said Dong Jinshi, deputy director of packaging source for China Packaging Association.

According to the results of quality inspection of packaging and plastic products for the General Department of Supervision, Inspection and Quality Quarantine, many toxic materials are widely used to replace safe polypropylene materials (need accounting for 80% of good constituents. The main reason is because 1 ton of polypropylene costs $ 1,300, while a ton of substitute material is only $ 240. In nearly 100 factories in Tianjin, Shanghai and Henan and Liaoning provinces, 60% of disposable plastic products are toxic.

If a long-term recycled plastic is used, chemicals such as acetic acid after being released from the food will affect the digestive system and liver function, Dong said. The official also acknowledged the cause of the situation is due to slow market monitoring, low penalties and loose cooperation among related industries.

China consumes about 6.5 billion disposable plastic products each year. At the end of last month, the country banned the use of DEHA toxic plastic food wrappers throughout the territory. DEHA is a plastic that helps soften PVC materials.

My Linh ( according to Xinhua )