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Decorative placemat “Pansiso” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01895/26
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 0.035% and 14.3% by weight, respectively). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones, and may cause cancer. DEHP may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Decorative placemat
- Name / model
- Pansiso · ZAK 25000901/11028250500
- Barcode
- 5903997525332
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Decorative placemat made of plastic material.
- Recall information: https://home-you.com/pl/wycofane-produkty
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 0.035% and 14.3% by weight, respectively). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones, and may cause cancer. DEHP 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): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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