EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Earrings H&M “Earrings 100% recycled PMMA” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03134/24
Summary
The plastic material in the earring backs has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to: 37.1% and 0.16% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health, possibly by causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Four pairs of earrings with glossy white plastic pearls of different diameters.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material in the earring backs has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to: 37.1% and 0.16% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health, possibly by causing 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 10/10/2024
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