Di (2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP) , Bahan Kimia Produk Makanan.

Bila baca berita kat bawah ni terus tergerak hati nak mencari apa itu DEHP.

Juga dikenali dioctyl phthalate atau DOP.

Sejenis bahan digunakan dalam pembuatan plastik.

Kenapa glamer sangat pula?

Kebelakangan ni kan heboh isu produk makanan yang dicemari BAHAN KIMIA ini.

Ia berisiko mengganggu kesihatan manusia. Ye la kan kalau dah tercemar, siapa nak makan.. Kalau ada yang nak berkongsi info lagi.. silakan..

KUALA LUMPUR: Sepuluh lagi produk makanan keluaran Taiwan disahkan tidak dicemari bahan kimia Di (2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP) selepas dianalisis oleh Kementerian Kesihatan.

Produk itu ialah Premium White Milk Tea Drink dan Finest Quality Milk Tea Drink jenama Mine Shine; Tomato Drink jenama Red Gold Bank; Grape Seeds Drink; Multigrain Activate Tea; dan Vegetable & Fruit Drink jenama AGV; Spinach Noodle dan Tomoshiraga Somen jenama Wu-Mu; Oat Biscuits jenama I Mei dan Sweet Bean Sauce jenama Master.

Pengarah Kanan Keselamatan dan Kualiti Makanan Kementerian Kesihatan Noraini Mohd Othman berkata orang ramai tidak perlu khuatir akan keselamatan makanan yang diimport dari Taiwan memandangkan kawalan telah dikenakan ke atas makanan terbabit dari negara tersebut.

"Orang ramai boleh mendapat maklumat lanjut dengan menghubungi Bahagian Keselamatan dan Kualiti Makanan (BKKM) kementerian di talian 03-88833652/03-88833653 atau melayari laman web http://moh.gov.my atau http://fsq.moh.gov.my," katanya dalam satu kenyataan di sini Isnin. - BERNAMA

Bisphenol A: Diharamkan..

Bisphenol A, commonly abbreviated as BPA, is an organic compound with two phenolfunctional groups. It is used to make polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins, along with other applications.

Known to be estrogenic since the mid 1930s, concerns about the use of bisphenol A in consumer products were regularly reported in the news media in 2008 after several governments issued reports questioning its safety, prompting some retailers to remove products containing it from their shelves. A 2010 report from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) raised further concerns regarding exposure of fetuses, infants and young children.^[1] In September 2010, Canada became the first country to declare BPA as a toxic substance.^[2][3] In the European Union and Canada, BPA use is banned in baby bottles.^[4]

~Ada yang boleh translate kan?...

Kategori Botol Plastik. BPA.

Akhir ini ada isu tentang botol susu dan BPA. Entry kali ni cuma nak kongsikan tentang kategori-kategori botol-botol plastik. Bagi kawan-kawan yang belum tahu, sila lah berkongsi ye. Pernah terbaca pada satu laman web tentang kategori tersebut.

Kawan -kawan perasan atau tidak, jika kita gunakan botol plastik atau bekas plastik, pada dasar botol atau bekas itu ada tertulis macam-macam simbol. Ada juga yang bernombor.. Boleh baca lanjut DISINI tentang kategori nombor..

To sum up, if the bottle has the number 1, 2, 4, or 5 on the bottom, it’s made from one of the safer plastics.

If the number says 3, 6, or 7, there is a greater likelihood that the bottle will be leaving a chemical residue in your beverage.

Category No. 3, PVC or polyvinyl chloride, is the worst, followed by No. 7, which may contain polycarbonates (bisphenol-A).

Secara ringkasnya:

Nombor 1,2,4 atau 5- diperbuat dari bahan yang lebih selamat.

3,6 atau 7, berkemungkinan boleh memudaratkan.

A Mini-Guide to Plastic Bottles

By:

Pharmaceutical Grade Nutritional Supplements

15-Feb-2009

Categories:Plastic

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By Dr Myron Wentz

The first step in leading a healthy lifestyle is awareness of the latest health information, which can allow you to make informed decisions. USANA Founder Dr. Myron Wentz shares his expertise on the latest research to help you put your health first.

Plastics have become such a pervasive part of our daily lives that it can be difficult to do without them, even when we are concerned about their safety. But most of the plastic bottles and containers we use carry a recycling symbol that can be a help in deciding how to use them.

You’ve been hearing all kinds of bad news reports about toxic chemicals leaching from plastic bottles and containers. If you heat these bottles or re-use them, you might be increasing your exposure to hormone mimics or any of a number of other chemicals.

But plastic is all around us, and not all of it is hazardous to your family’s health. How do you know which types of plastics are worse, and which are not as bad?

One clue is the number inside the recycling symbol on the bottom of the bottles or containers. The numbers indicate which are accepted by recyclers, but they also indicate the class of plastic and its chemical characteristics:

No. 1 PETE or PET (polyethylene terephthalate)

No. 2 HDPE (high density polyethylene)

No. 3. V (vinyl) or PVC

No. 4. LDPE (low density polyethylene)

No. 5. PP (polypropylene)

No. 6. PS (polystyrene)

No. 7. Other or miscellanous

To sum up, if the bottle has the number 1, 2, 4, or 5 on the bottom, it’s made from one of the safer plastics.

If the number says 3, 6, or 7, there is a greater likelihood that the bottle will be leaving a chemical residue in your beverage.

Category No. 3, PVC or polyvinyl chloride, is the worst, followed by No. 7, which may contain polycarbonates (bisphenol-A).

Another rule of thumb is that the softer the plastic the more likely that leaching can occur. You can also use your nose.

If you sniff a hint of plastic, find another container. Of course, your best bet is to avoid plastics for food and beverage altogether, and use glass, metal, or ceramic refillable containers whenever possible.

To Your Health
Jackie Khor
"Enabling people to achieve their Vision"
Brisbane, AUS
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