Disposable paper cups have become common drinking utensils for many families and units to entertain guests because of their convenience and practicality, and the lack of washing and scrubbing. However, while people enjoy convenience, the use of inferior paper cups that do not indicate heat-resistant temperature, insufficient hardness, and unhealthy coatings are likely to cause harm to human health.

Some paper cups are still wearing "fancy clothes". Starting from June 1, 2012, the national standards for paper cups issued by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine and the National Standards Committee have been formally implemented. This standard proposes for the first time that paper cups "within 15mm from the mouth of the cup and 10mm from the bottom of the cup" to paper cups should not have printed patterns, and recycled raw materials should not be used to make paper cups. It has been three years since the new national standard was promulgated and implemented. However, there are still non-compliant disposable paper cups on the market.

During the interview, the reporter found that the disposable paper cups in the supermarket are basically in line with the new national standard. For example, the outer packaging is marked with the manufacturer's name, address, QS certification, production license, implementation standards, material, shelf life, use, product grade and other relevant information, which is more detailed. In particular, the new national standard stipulates that "the cup should not be printed within 15mm from the cup body and the bottom of the cup within 10mm from the cup body." The reporter visited Wal-Mart, Suguo and other large supermarkets and found that the paper cups sold in these supermarkets reached this point. One standard, whether it is a plain pattern or a cartoon pattern, there is a blank on the mouth and bottom of the cup, which meets the national requirements. Some disposable paper cups are made of new materials and are marked as made of plant starch, which is more environmentally friendly.

However, in some small shops and wholesale markets for townships, disposable paper cups that do not meet the standard are often seen. The reporter found a big red paper cup in a small shop in Wanfohu Town, Shucheng County. Although the paper is hard and odorless, the printing standards do not meet the standards. At the wholesalers in the Yiwu Big Market and Nanmen Farmers Market in the urban area, the reporter also found some cheap disposable paper cups that were soft to the touch, and there was no specific manufacturer on the outer packaging of the paper cups.

Most citizens don’t know that the fancy paper cups have "said"

"Do you know that there is a new national standard for disposable paper cups?" Faced with this reporter's question, many interviewees expressed "not sure". Some interviewees directly stated that they had never noticed any changes in the appearance of disposable paper cups sold in supermarkets. "I will buy some disposable paper cups for tea when I come to guests at home. I usually buy them from brands and look good. As for other things, I didn't pay much attention to them." In a Wal-Mart supermarket, a person is selecting disposable paper cups on the shelf. Of citizens told reporters.

After that, the reporter interviewed several citizens at random, and they all gave similar answers. Whether the paper cup has a peculiar smell, whether the design is good-looking, whether the paper is crisp, and whether the price is reasonable are all factors influencing the citizens to choose paper cups. However, few people will consider the new national standard "the cup mouth is within 15mm from the cup body, and the bottom of the cup is within 15mm from the cup body. "No printing within 10mm" is a necessary reference condition.

The owners of some small restaurants are large consumers of disposable paper cups, and they have lower requirements for disposable paper cups. "As long as it doesn't leak water and doesn't smell unpleasantly, what we value more is the price." Mr. Yang, who runs a night food stall on Moon Island, told reporters.

Poor quality paper cups contain harmful substances

What are the non-compliance problems with disposable paper cups on the market? What are the health risks of non-compliant paper cups? What principles should be followed when purchasing disposable paper cups? The reporter interviewed the relevant quality supervision department.

Du Xianwu, Section Chief of the Product Quality Supervision Section of the Municipal Administration of Industry and Commerce, told reporters that the two companies currently producing disposable paper cups in our city have obtained production licenses. The municipal quality supervision department checks that such products are qualified products twice a year. "Disposable paper cups are easy to use and sanitary. They are a must-have item for many homes and offices, and their consumption is increasing. However, there are many brands of disposable paper cups in the market nowadays, which are often prone to irregular capacity labeling, lack of quality assurance, and price. Problems such as chaos.” Du Xianwu said that if the paper cup is blue under fluorescent lights, it means that the paper cup contains a high density of fluorescent substances. According to medical clinical experiments, fluorescent substances can cause cell mutations. Once these harmful substances enter the human body, it is easy Become a potential carcinogen.

Here, Du Xianwu also reminds consumers to "look", "sniff" and "pinch" when buying paper cups. Look at the packaging logo of the paper cup and check the appearance. Generally, the paper cup should be sealed in a plastic packaging bag. The product packaging should indicate the name of the manufacturer, address, product implementation standards, production date, expiration date, etc.; after opening the package, the paper cup should not be There is a peculiar smell; the shape of the paper cup should also be crisp and should not be deformed.