EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children's raincoat Vilead — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00074/20
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP)(measured values up to: 17.7 % and 0.7 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system and liver. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Children's raincoat — Vilead
- Brand
- Vilead
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Children´s raincoat, available in yellow, pink and light blue. The product was sold online, in particular via Alibaba.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP)(measured values up to: 17.7 % and 0.7 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system and liver. 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: 15/06/2020
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 15/06/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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