Export Of Textiles Should Strictly Control Formaldehyde And Azo Dyes.

In 2011, a total of 6513 batches of formaldehyde and azo dyes were detected in export textiles in Yiwu, Zhejiang, and 88 batches were rejected. Formaldehyde was not qualified in 32 batches, azo dyes failed in 56 batches, and 3 batches of azo dyes were not removed. qualified In addition, the remaining unqualified cases were found in the inspection of textile products for export.

The main reasons for this situation are: some foreign customers are buying products in random market temporarily. They only ask for the style and specifications of textiles, and do not require the internal physical and chemical properties. In addition, when some foreign trade companies choose factories or suppliers, they do not seriously assess their quality control ability, and only use price as the selection standard. At the same time, due to the price control of raw and auxiliary materials and the increase of workers' prices and so on, some factories are using low price fabrics, resulting in excessive standards. Situation Appear.

Direct contact with formaldehyde can cause dermatitis, stains and necrosis. Inhalation of a small amount of formaldehyde can cause chronic poisoning and other symptoms. Some textiles containing azo dyes will react with human skin for a long time to form carcinogenic aromatic amine compounds and induce human diseases. Therefore, the control of formaldehyde and banned azo dyes has become more and more stringent since the beginning of this year.

In this regard, the inspection and Quarantine Department reminded the foreign trade unit and related production. enterprise The first is to strictly check the procurement inspection. Foreign trade enterprises should strictly check the purchase of textiles or production enterprises when purchasing fabrics. When purchasing, they should make clear the procurement requirements to the raw and auxiliary materials suppliers, ensure that the content of formaldehyde and banned azo dyes in the textile products meet the requirements; two, actively enhance their quality awareness, constantly improve the quality management level, grasp the standards of the importing countries, and do well in product quality control according to the requirements of the importing countries; three, strengthen communication and liaison with the inspection and quarantine departments, and timely understand the latest technical regulations, standards and dynamic changes of foreign countries, and enhance the ability to deal with foreign technical trade measures.