EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Furniture
Bath mat Demerx “Non-slip bathtub mat, stones, oval” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00483/25
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 0.14%). 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
- Oval non-slip bath mat, made up of interconnected PVC "stones".
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 0.14%). 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 taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 17/10/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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