EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Furniture
Bath mat G! “Fond de bain anti-dérapant G!” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00988/22
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 27 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Non-slip bath mat
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 27 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 24/03/2022
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