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Artificial Christmas tree VIDAXL — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00001/24
Summary
The red plastic material of the product has an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 1.1% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The red plastic has short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: 0.18% by weight). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low…
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Product
Artificial Christmas tree — VIDAXL
- Brand
- VIDAXL
- Name / model
- 330099
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Red plastic Christmas tree in two parts, with a tree stand, lights and balls. There is an instruction manual. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The red plastic material of the product has an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 1.1% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The red plastic has short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: 0.18% by weight). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation) nor with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 19/09/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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