EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Decorative articles
Decorative flower “Plastic Allium Flower” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00464/25
Summary
The plastic material of the stem has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 13% 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.
A Safety Gate alert means that national authorities found a serious or relevant risk and took measures. The same product may also be sold under other names or online.
Product
Decorative flower
- Name / model
- Plastic Allium Flower · 1206-4
- Barcode
- 7331712101291
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Plastic decoration in the shape of an allium giganteum flower with a green-yellow stem and a fiery orange bulb. Size of 65 cm.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the stem has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 13% 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 taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 10/07/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
Data and images: Safety Gate, © European Union, licensed under CC BY 4.0. EU Safety Radar is an independent information service; the text above is an editorial presentation of the official data — the entry in the source system is authoritative.
Open in Safety Gate ↗