EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Furniture
Bathroom mat “Tapis de bain imperméable” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00915/22
Summary
The product contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 1.8 %). 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
Bathroom mat
- Name / model
- Tapis de bain imperméable
- Category
- Furniture
- Waterproof bathroom mat. The product was sold online, in particular via Wish (tracking number: 612197429022).
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 1.8 %). 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 25/03/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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