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Door foil Vida xl — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02612/24
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)(measured value: 6.2 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.Moreover, the product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 0.07 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the…
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Product
Door foil — Vida xl
- Brand
- Vida xl
- Batch number(s)
- 146110
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Black door PVC foil. Approximatively 1 metre long. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)(measured value: 6.2 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.Moreover, the product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 0.07 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer. 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: 06/08/2024
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