"Zero formaldehyde", "green environmental protection", "no pollution" ... ... near the "Golden 9 Silver Ten", Huizhou's decorative materials market and home shopping malls gradually prospered, new products have entered the market in autumn, similar to such slogans everywhere. Recently, the reporter visited the market and learned that many furniture manufacturers often use “zero formaldehyde” and “green pollution” as their slogans.

In recent years, as people attach importance to environmental protection and health, the furniture market has become increasingly popular with environmentally friendly products. However, some experts stated that so far no formaldehyde-free decoration materials existed.

“Zero Formaldehyde” product prices are 20% higher than ordinary products. Sales staff of a certain brand of home stores on Yanda Road told reporters that the store’s brand name is “zero pollution” and green furniture, and customers can use it with confidence. The salesperson immediately took out the product's environmental protection certificate. “The reason why it is 'zero formaldehyde' is because the product adopts top-grade EO/E1-grade environmental protection sheet and meets European standards.”

The slogan of "zero formaldehyde" has attracted many citizens to come for consultations, but the price of the product is also higher than ordinary products.

The reporter learned from a wallpaper brand shop that a wallpaper claiming environmental protection and zero pollution was priced at 480 yuan for a 5.3-square-meter wallpaper, and 200 yuan for an ordinary material wallpaper with the same specifications. In a branded shop that sells eco-friendly furniture, the style-like desk is 30% more expensive than an ordinary desk.

The reporter found that from the current quotation situation, as long as the furniture stained with environmental protection, "zero formaldehyde" and other slogans, "worth" at least 20% -30% higher than the ordinary material.

Even Mr. Zhang, who met with the national standard and had more than ten years as an agent brand for formaldehyde, said that some businesses in the market now shouted "Zero Formaldehyde" purely as a hype.

Mr. Zhang analysis, the real "zero formaldehyde" refers to the absence of formaldehyde content, and many domestic brands of products even if in line with national standards, can not be without formaldehyde pollution, but the content of formaldehyde does not affect the health of the human body. "For example, the zero formaldehyde level mentioned by the merchants in terms of the level of environmental protection is in line with the corresponding national standards and is more environmentally friendly than ordinary products." In response, industry insiders pointed out that factors such as manufacturing processes Restricted, so far no formaldehyde-related decoration materials are in existence.

According to industry sources, at present, some businesses in the furniture market to reduce costs or technology do not meet the requirements, their formaldehyde content of furniture does not meet national standards, consumers should recognize the furniture "identity" in order to avoid the purchase of "three no products ". "After the renovation of new homes or after purchasing new furniture, it should be vacant for two or three months or more." Insiders say that the smell of formaldehyde in furniture is almost half a year before it is released.

Textiles said "zero formaldehyde" prices are high and thousands of times to clean. In addition to formaldehyde, many new homes have entered the peak of decoration. Under the banner of "zero formaldehyde," furniture has gained a lot of people's favor. Yesterday, the reporter discovered on the market that in addition to furniture, various types of bedding, curtains, tablecloths, pillows and other textiles bearing the “Zero Formaldehyde” label were also listed on the market, and the prices were significantly higher. Professionals remind that textiles containing formaldehyde are easily overlooked by consumers. The most effective method of removing formaldehyde is repeated cleaning.

"Zero formaldehyde" furniture does not exist how to buy furniture, the industry's advice is to pay attention from the plate to the environment.

When buying solid wood furniture, see if the sheet is scratched, indented and peeling.

Environmental protection of furniture is very important, especially children's furniture. The amount of formaldehyde released in furniture plates now has corresponding standards. High formaldehyde content can smell a pungent odor. If the figure is cheaper to buy home, formaldehyde will take a long time to volatilize. The level of formaldehyde content is difficult for consumers to judge. They cannot just listen to sellers saying that products are environmentally friendly. They should be allowed to issue relevant quality and environmental protection certificates.

Experts reminded us that the name "Zero Formaldehyde" is not credible. In order to cater to the environmental protection psychology of consumers, some sellers call their furniture “zero formaldehyde”. At present, brand furniture cannot achieve zero formaldehyde, but formaldehyde content meets relevant standards.