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RTHK
6 days ago
- Health
- RTHK
Most eyeshadow products have allergenic heavy metals
Most eyeshadow products have allergenic heavy metals No allergenic heavy metals have been detected in products made by Excel, Fasio and Giorgio Armani. Photo: RTHK The Consumer Council warned on Monday that some eyeshadow products can lead to allergies. Of 25 eyeshadow samples tested by the watchdog that come in the form of sticks, cream or liquid, 18 carried two types of heavy metals that can either cause irritation or allergies. Angel Cheung, the council's director of research and survey, said people, in particular those who are allergic to heavy metals, need to take particular care. "Not many of the products list the ingredients on the packaging," she said. "And even if they have the ingredients' list on the packaging, they will not indicate the presence of the heavy metal. "So for individuals who are allergic to heavy metals, they need to be aware when they are using or applying their newly bought eye shadow products. "They can look out for any adverse effects related to allergies and our suggestion is to stop using a product if there is an adverse reaction." Only products made by Excel, Fasio and Giorgio Armani are in the clear for allergenic heavy metals. The watchdog also found that 10 samples have no list of contents or, if they do, they only come in Japanese. As it has already found in previous tests that some cosmetic products lack lists in English or Chinese of ingredients, the watchdog said there is an urgent need to improve on the practice. Nine samples had neither expiry dates nor suggestions regarding the timeline that people can still use the products after opening the package, and the council said users should get rid of cream or liquid eye makeup products three months after their first use, according on the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
RTHK
15-05-2025
- General
- RTHK
Non-stick pans 'need oil and care to prevent peeling'
Non-stick pans 'need oil and care to prevent peeling' The consumer watchdog found that four out of the 24 pans did not meet European standards for non-stick performance. Photo: RTHK The Consumer Council recommends using oil while cooking with non-stick pans and performing proper maintenance to prevent the coating from peeling. In laboratory tests conducted on 24 models to test their non-stick performance after extended use, an instrument was used "to abrase" pan surfaces 500 times before pancakes were cooked without any oil. They repeated the cooking process five times, expecting the pancakes to be easily removed from the pan with a spatula each time. The watchdog found that four did not meet European standards for non-stick performance – the Rossetti Torino Non-Stick Stir Fry Wok, Vita Craft's Mocomichi Hayami Wok, EZ Cook Professional's IH Non Stick Fry Pan and Ideale Chef's Mix 316 Stainless Steel 3-Ply Non-Stick Deep Frypan. However, the watchdog said that using oil during cooking, along with proper maintenance, could help prevent incidences of sticking or the coating from peeling. It also advised against using metal spatulas with non-stick pans and warned against overheating the pans when they are empty to minimise wear and tear on the coating. Additionally, it recommended allowing pans to cool to room temperature before washing, avoiding using abrasive materials to prevent scratches and replacing the pan if peeling occurs. "When [consumers] are looking for non-stick pans, [they should] look clearly on the labelling," said Angel Cheung, the council's director of research and survey. "What kind of pans that are suitable for their stoves... [depends on] households, some may be using gas stoves, some may be using induction cookers. "You need to look at whether the non-stick cooking pan is suitable both for the appliances that you use at home and if there are any labelling or warning statements on the packaging."
