EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Cosmetic bag “Piperetáska” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00441/23
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), measured values up to 28% by weight. This phthalate may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Cosmetic bag
- Name / model
- Piperetáska · 160425
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Cosmetic bag with pink dots made of transparent plastic.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), measured values up to 28% by weight. This phthalate may harm the health by possibly causing 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: 19/10/2022
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