Without realizing it , it turns out things are encountered every day could bring the risk of cancer , such as food ingredients that have been exposed to pesticides or dyes in clothing . Recently, a consumer organization in Australia also found that wearing jeans products harmful dyes .
Institutions named Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ( ACCC ) has issued a warning that even the existence of a number of products using dye jeans are hazardous sold freely in Australia . Even ACCC not only find this dye products on a pair of jeans , but also a number of products children's clothing , bed sheets , pillowcases up .
ACCC regrettable , the dyes used in the industry and proven harmful concentration was above average or greater than that allowed .
As a follow up , in addition to issuing a warning , the ACCC is also interesting that their products contain harmful dyes make sure those of circulation . The number reached more than 121,000 pieces , coming from various brands retailers such as Myer , Target , Rivers , Trade Secret and Just Jeans .
" The problem is known to be carcinogenic dye , although the risk to move from clothing to its very low . You new risk ( cancer ) when the underwear was worn in a long time in a state of sweaty , " said Delia Rickard from the ACCC , as quoted by ABC Australia , Sunday ( 11/05/2014 ) .
Rickard added to it , such as the use of certain dyes Benzidine coloring should be reduced or minimized , especially by garment manufacturers in Australia .
Unfortunately , until now the Australian government has never issued specific regulations to limit the use of the dye in the garment industry .
"So we 're looking for what is the right rule to address this type of situation , " said Rickard .
Not only dye clothing , earlier caramel coloring in soft drinks and hair dyes are also suspected to cause cancer .
