More than 60 products from Taiwan which was contaminated by DEHP is being recalled by DOH-FDA from the Philippine Market since the chemical can cause problem in kidney and reproductive organs.
What is DEHP? DEHP is normally used in the manufacture of plastics and, if consumed, can lead to a hormone malfunction in children.
Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, commonly abbreviated DEHP, is an organic compound with theformula C6H4(C8H17COO)2. It is sometimes called dioctyl phthalate and abbreviated DOP. It is the most important "phthalate," being the diester of phthalic acid and the branched-chain 2-ethylhexanol. This colourless viscous liquid is soluble in oil, but not in water. It possesses good plasticizing properties. Being produced on a massive scale by many companies, it has acquired many names and acronyms, including BEHP and di-2-ethyl hexyl phthalate.
Earlier China on banned imports of some food products and additives from Taiwan after authorities in Taipei warned they were tainted with a chemical used in plastics, prompting a health scare.
South Korea announced a similar ban on Wednesday. Hong Kong on Tuesday banned two Taiwanese drinks after tests showed they contained excessive levels of DEHP.
Before this, Taiwan last month issued a major recall of products, including more than 460,000 bottles of sports drinks and fruit juice, over fears they contained the chemical.
Meanwhile check the LIST OF IMPLICATED PRODUCTS WITH DEHP advisory from BFAD: [Click Here!]. FDA inilabas ang listahan ng kontaminadong produkto mula Taiwan.
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