Toxic chemicals found in K-pop accessories sold in Divisoria – EcoWaste Coalition

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An environmental and health watch group warned that some Korean-pop accessories being sold in Divisoria in Manila were found to contain toxic chemicals that are harmful to human health.

The EcoWaste Coalition said that some k-pop merchandise in Divisoria contains lead and other toxic metals.

“As per XRF screening performed by the group on 11 K-Pop merchandise, six items, mostly polyvinyl chloride plastic key chains and luggage tags, were found to contain lead in the range of 414 to 5,831 parts per million. The highest lead content was detected on a ‘Cooky’ luggage tag,” the group said. The group also noted that the items do not contain labeling information, including a cautionary warning about their chemical ingredients.

 

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