EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Bath mat VS — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03386/25
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 16.8% 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 — VS
- Brand
- VS
- Name / model
- VC2280
- Barcode
- 5206753039976
- Category
- Protective equipment
- A anti-slip bath mat. Product sold online, in particular via homemarket.com.cy.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 16.8% 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: 25/07/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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