Why there is a plastic smell when unboxing the Xiaomi Multifunctional Rice Cooker 1.5L?

The components of the rice cooker that come into contact with food are made from materials that meet food hygiene standards, so you can use them with confidence.
During the unboxing process, a slight plastic smell is normal. Plastic products and packaging materials often have some plastic odor due to their material properties. After being stored in sealed packaging for a period of time, these odors will become more noticeable when unpacked. This does not affect normal usage. Running the cooker with water a few times can effectively remove any lingering odor.