EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - PVC mat
Bath mat Bene Domo “Anti-slip bath mat” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00117/20
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)(measured value: 22.5 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of the user, specially children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system and the fertility.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Bath mat — Bene Domo
- Brand
- Bene Domo
- Name / model
- Anti-slip bath mat
- Barcode
- 6930130272265
- Category
- Other - PVC mat
- Transparent PVC bath mat of 69 by 39 cm, with flower prints on it.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)(measured value: 22.5 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of the user, specially children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system and the fertility.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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