- Date:2022-02-21
- Department:Evaluation Management Division
Do you know that the laundry detergent, dishwashing detergent and other detergents you use are safe for humans? Do you know that the endocrine disruptor that may be contained in detergents of unknown origin, if absorbed by the human body, may cause abnormal consequences affecting the reproductive system?
With the Lunar New Year approaching, every household will inevitably use laundry detergent, dishwashing detergent or detergents while sweeping and cleaning their home. But these detergents if they contain nonylphenol (NP), nonylphenol polyethylene glycol ether (NPEO) or other substances with endocrine disruptor properties, may cause infertility or cause cancer and other risks. In addition to their long-term use may affect the physiological metabolism, reproduction and growth and development functions, these chemicals are not prone to decompose in the environment, and would also cause environmental pollution.
To protect the health of the public, the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) has banned the use of NP and NPEO in the manufacturing of domestic detergents since January 1, 2008 in accordance with the Toxic and Concerned Chemical Substances Control Act.
The EPA urges that when purchasing household cleaning product, it is important to pay attention to the ingredients label, and not to buy detergents from unknown sources or unclear or insufficient labeling of ingredients, as well as those detergents containing NP and NPEO, to protect the health of themselves and their families. The EPA wishes the public a strong and healthy new year.
