Core Viewpoint - The home appliance industry is increasingly focusing on developing features that cater to consumer demands for green and healthy products, particularly in refrigerators that claim to have "pesticide removal" functions, raising questions about the validity of these claims [1][2][3]. Group 1: Product Features and Claims - Many high-end refrigerators, priced over 10,000 yuan, prominently feature "pesticide removal" or "pesticide reduction" capabilities, often at a premium of around 3,000 yuan compared to similar models without this feature [1]. - Sales personnel from various brands assert that their refrigerators possess "pesticide removal" capabilities, often linking this feature to "sterilization" functions, which can confuse consumers [2][3]. - One brand claims a "99.999%" pesticide removal rate, supported by a testing report, although the specific pesticide tested was a broad-spectrum insecticide, chlorpyrifos [3]. Group 2: Technical Distinctions - There is a fundamental difference between "sterilization," which targets microorganisms, and "pesticide removal," which requires specific chemical reactions to eliminate pesticide residues [5][6]. - The effectiveness of pesticide removal technologies is influenced by the type and concentration of pesticides, as well as environmental conditions, making validation of effectiveness more complex [6]. - Current industry practices lack standardized testing criteria for pesticide removal in refrigerators, leading to potential discrepancies in reported effectiveness [6]. Group 3: Consumer Guidance - Consumers are advised to prioritize products that clearly state their testing conditions for pesticide removal and to remain aware of traditional methods for removing pesticide residues from fruits and vegetables [7].