Medical experts believe that formalin is a chronic poisoning drug. Textiles containing formalin gradually releases formaldehyde during the process of wearing, which endangers human health.
General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China (AQSIQ) developed formalin content standards for fiber products (including fabric and supplements) to be sold in domestic market, its implementation started from January 1, 2003 onwards.
Baby supplies (babies of 36 months and below) : Formalin content of bib, pajamas, underwear, mid-clothing, outer wear, socks, gloves, hats, bedding, should be below 20 millionths.
Products direct contacting skin: Formalin content of bras, knitted underwear, loose short jacket, shorts, pajamas, socks, quilt cover, bedding, should be less than 75 millionths.
Products non-direct contacting skin: Formalin content of sweaters, trousers, skirts, coats, should be no more than three ten thousandths.
Interior decoration supplies: Formalin content of sofa cover, bed cover, wall cloth, should be below three ten thousandths.
Fibre2fashion, News Desk - China
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