In 2009, scientists at Cheng Kung University (Taiwan) reported alarming findings about the effects of phthalate derivatives like DEHP on human health. A study of 30 girls with early puberty compared to 33 normal girls showed that the urine of the early puberty group contained significantly higher levels of monomethyl phthalate (MMP) than the normal group. The study concluded that MMP could be an environmental cause of early puberty in Taiwanese children. Consequently, Taiwan has taken strong measures to recall products containing DEHP phthalate derivatives and enforce strict market controls.
What is DEHP and Why is it Dangerous?
DEHP (Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate) is a plasticizer widely used in the production of plastics, from bottles and food wraps to children's toys and medical devices, even replacing palm oil in food and beverages. The danger lies in the fact that DEHP does not chemically bond with plastic, making it easy to leach into food, drinks, and the surrounding environment.
DEHP in Drinking Water and Leaching from Plastics
Research from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shown that DEHP can cause:
- Endocrine Disruption: Mimicking estrogen hormones, causing hormonal imbalances, affecting sexual development and fertility.
- Reproductive System Damage: Reducing sperm count, causing male genital deformities, and early puberty in females.
- Cancer Risk: Increasing the likelihood of breast cancer, prostate cancer, and other cancers.
- Liver, Kidney, and Cardiovascular Damage: Long-term accumulation of DEHP in the body can impair liver, kidney, and heart functions.
How to Control DEHP?
Given the serious risks, many countries have implemented measures to control DEHP:
- Banning DEHP in food, children's toys, and products that come into direct contact with the body.
- Replacing it with safer plasticizers to reduce health impacts.
- Enhancing inspection and monitoring to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Raising public awareness to limit the use of DEHP-containing products.
However, in the flavor & food industry, eliminating DEHP remains a significant challenge due to production and packaging processes. This is why Techvina is pioneering the development of proprietary DEHP removal solution.
Techvina – Breakthrough Solution
As a pioneer in the food flavor industry, to ensure product quality and enhance brand value, the team at Techvina has researched and developed proprietary solution:
- Strict DEHP Removal and Control: By managing the entire process from the ground up, we effectively eliminate DEHP without compromising product quality.
- International Safety Standards Compliance: Techvina's products adhere to the strictest food safety standards.
- Community Health Protection: Committed to providing DEHP-free natural essential oils, ensuring customer peace of mind.
DEHP is ubiquitous, from plastic bottles and food to everyday consumer products. However, with Techvina's breakthrough solution, we are committed to delivering absolutely safe basil essential oil, not only protecting consumer health but also setting a new standard in the flavor & food industry.
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