EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - Anti-slip bath mat
Bath mat RILUX — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00457/22
Summary
The bath mat contains an excessive amount of bis-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 27%). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Bath mat — RILUX
- Brand
- RILUX
- Name / model
- RILUX · 2013L2418
- Barcode
- 8034048436271
- Category
- Other - Anti-slip bath mat
- Pink bath mat 100% PVC
What is the risk?
- The bath mat contains an excessive amount of bis-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 27%). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 01/04/2022
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