EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - Cutting mat
Cutting mat — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01641/21
Summary
The green plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 1.6% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Cutting mat
- Name / model
- B 3045
- Barcode
- 6417027116166
- Category
- Other - Cutting mat
- A green plastic cutting mat
What is the risk?
- The green plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 1.6% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 12/11/2021
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