12 Internationally Renowned Brand Children's Uniform Poison Adidas Poison Promise Not Fulfilled

< p > > according to the latest report released by the international environmental protection organization, "Tong Liu River pollution - global brand toxic and hazardous substances residues survey" shows that all the 12 well-known brands of children's clothing such as Burberry, Adidas (Adidas) and Disney (Disney) have been detected toxic and harmful substances, of which over 1/3 are produced in China. Environmental groups require these brands to immediately eliminate toxic and harmful substances that are used and discharged in their supply chain. < /p >
< p > < strong > 12 international brand children's clothing contains poison < /strong > < /p >.
< p > it is understood that the samples were collected from May to June in 2013, and were purchased from 25 countries and regions in the world, 82 children and infants < a target= "_blank" href= "http://www.91se91.com/" > dress < /a > samples. 12 samples from China and other 12 countries, 12 brands detected toxic and harmful substances. < /p >
< p > survey report showed that 61% of the samples were detected nonylphenol polyoxyethylene ether (hereinafter referred to as): 12 brands involved in testing had at least one sample of children's clothing and were detected NPE residues. Of the 82 samples of children's clothing, 50 samples were found to contain NPE, ranging from 1.2 mg / kg to 17000 mg / kg. < /p >
< p > there are 3 samples of NPE residues exceeding 1000 mg / kg, including Disney's children's skirt (TX13040) (3900 mg / kg); C&A's < a target= "_blank" href= "http://www.91se91.com/" > shoes < /a > (TX13030) (17000 mg / kg), and the baby's conjoined jacket (L) (2000 mg / kg). In addition, Burberry's T-shirt (TX13025) also detected NPE residues of 780 mg / kg. < /p >
< p > expert introduction, NPE is man-made chemical material, widely used in < a target= "_blank" href= "http://www.91se91.com/" > textile < /a > production. When NPE is released into the environment, it will degrade into another more toxic environmental pollutant, nonylphenol (NP). NP is an environmental hormone with persistence and bioaccumulation, and has strong toxicity to aquatic organisms. It will disrupt the endocrine system of animals, cause the feminization of male animals and the hormonal imbalance of female animals. < /p >
< p > it is understood that NPE is listed as priority hazardous substances in the Convention for the protection of the marine environment in northeast the Atlantic (OSPAR). In addition, the EU's REACH regulations prohibit the use of NPE and NP in most industries including textile production. 4-NP (4- nonylphenol) and 4-OP (4- octyl phenol) have been listed in the list of highly concerned substances and will be eliminated first. Similarly, the EPA also forbids the use of NP and NPE in detergents. NP and NPE are also included in the toxic substances release database (TRI) to control industrial emissions. < /p >
At present, China has listed NP and NPE in the catalogue of strictly restricting import and export of toxic chemicals, and has put NP into 58 categories (category) key chemicals for prevention and control of chemicals in the catalogue of dangerous chemicals (Draft) and the "12th Five-Year plan" for environmental risk prevention and control of chemicals. < /p >
< p > in the 12 international brands, except for NPE detected in their children's garments, 94.3% of the samples were found to contain o-benzoic acid two. In addition, all perfluorinated compounds are detected in children's clothing and footwear products with waterproof function (hereinafter referred to as PFCs), while organotin compounds are detected in children's shoes of other sports brands. At the same time, all the samples of 36 children's garments containing polyester fabrics have been detected with antimony, which has similar arsenic toxicity. < /p >
< p > "the above two chemicals and organotin and perfluorinated compounds are restricted in many countries and industries because of their recognized hazards." The experts said that some of o-phthalic acid two esters had reproductive toxicity, which may affect reproductive organs development, which is related to the reduction of sperm count and infertility. It can enter the human body through hand and mouth contact, especially for children and pregnant women. < /p >
< p > < strong > Adidas promised not to honor < /strong > /p >
< p > it is understood that up to now, 18 well-known enterprises have undertaken to achieve the goal of zero emissions of toxic and hazardous substances by January 2020. Many brands such as Mango and Zara have begun to publish information about their suppliers' toxic and hazardous substances, but there are also brands like Adidas making promises without any substantive action. < /p >
< p > investigation report shows that although internationally famous brands, including Adidas and Nike, have already published the chemical substance management policy on the website, they are not complete. They still lack practical and detailed plans, and refuse to disclose information to their consumers about toxic and harmful substances emitted by their suppliers. Therefore, they are considered to be "floating green". < /p >
< p > in fact, the floating green brand products were also detected toxic substances in the test, for example, three samples of Adidas were detected high concentrations of volatile perfluorinated compounds and ionic perfluorinated compounds; Nike's children's coat was also detected high concentration of volatile perfluorinated compounds residues. < /p >
< p > it is worth noting that some of the leading brands of the products were also detected toxic residues in the test. For example, H&M's trousers contain high concentrations of ionic and volatile perfluorinated compounds; Uniqlo's waterproof jacket contains volatile perfluorinated compounds; C&A's children's shoes contain high concentrations of NPE; Puma's sneakers are detected with high concentrations of organotin. < /p >
< p > "effective and credible corporate detoxification commitments should aim at gradually achieving zero emissions of toxic substances in 2020, and include the following principles: core principles, information disclosure and total elimination." The above experts believe that in the core principles, enterprises should clearly define the precautionary principle, zero emissions of hazardous substances, the responsibility of individual enterprises and the public's right to know. < /p >
< p > there are environmentalists calling for the government to formulate relevant regulations and policies with strict standards and publish a blacklist and elimination schedule for toxic and harmful substances as soon as possible. At the same time, Burberry, Adidas and other brands are required to make non-toxic commitment as soon as possible, effectively eliminate toxic and harmful substances, and publicly use and discharge information, and receive public supervision to prevent further accumulation of toxic and harmful substances in rivers, threatening the environment and human health. < /p >
< p > according to its introduction, at present, chemical manufacturers can provide safer alternatives, and their cost can be kept equal to toxic chemical products. Therefore, it is hoped that those manufacturers will be able to use safer alternatives. < /p >