Export EU PU Leather Fabric Shoes Contain Toxic And Harmful Substances

Relieved

The Shaoxing entry-exit inspection and Quarantine Bureau has conducted special supervision and spot checks on the toxic and harmful substances n, n- two methformamide in the export of European Union PU leather shoes, and found that the content of two methyl formamide in some footwear PU leather exceeds the limit requirement of the EU REACH regulation 1000mg/kg, with the highest content reaching 3026mg/kg.

This is the first time that the N, n- two methyl formamide content exceeds the standard in the entry-exit inspection and quarantine system.

According to the survey, 100% of the 14 samples of PU leather detected by spot checks contain two methyl formamide, of which 2 are less than 100mg/kg, 8 are 100~500mg/kg, 3 are 500~1000mg/kg, and 1 are more than 1000mg/kg (content is as high as 3026mg/kg).

The sample with a high quality and safety risk is larger than 500mg/kg with a ratio of 28.6%.

Two methyl formamide is an important chemical raw material and excellent solvent. It is also an important solvent for the production of PU synthetic leather.

It enters the body through respiratory tract, skin and gastrointestinal tract, irritating skin and mucous membrane, and can damage the central nervous system and important organs such as liver, kidney and stomach.

In December 19, 2012, the European Union's Chemicals Administration (ECHA) issued the eighth batch of SVHC list of EU REACH regulations, officially placing two methyl formamide as a substance of high concern.

In the twenty-eighth week of 2012, the EU's non food quick alert system (RApex) first published the Chinese product.

Bulletin of over two content of methyl formamide.

The EU is also a major market for footwear exports in Fujian, with exports exceeding US $1 billion.

If the content of two methylformamide exceeds the standard, being detected by the European Union will have a serious impact on the export of footwear in Fujian.

In 2013 1~6 month, the Quanzhou Shishi Office of the entry exit inspection and Quarantine Bureau inspected and supervised the 348 batches and 26 million 226 thousand US dollars of footwear exported to the EU.

To this end, the office timely informed the above risk information to export enterprises, trade associations, Export Chamber of Commerce and other departments, so that enterprises understand the EU's restrictions on the requirement of two methyl formamide, and guide enterprises to carry out two methyl formamide production analysis and prevention.

At the same time, we urge enterprises to establish and improve the raw material purchase and finished product inspection and testing system, and adjust the two methyl formamide project to the key inspection items of the European PU leather shoes, and implement the key monitoring.

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