EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Furniture
Bath mat Bath mat SPA “Bath mat fresh taste” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02799/24
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 30.15 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Bath mat — Bath mat SPA
- Brand
- Bath mat SPA
- Name / model
- Bath mat fresh taste
- Barcode
- 6936887720356
- Category
- Furniture
- An anti-slip mat for a bathtub or bath room.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 30.15 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 23/07/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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