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Fancy dress Guirca “Sea pirate” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01601/22
Summary
The product contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and di-isononyl phthalate) (DINP) (measured values up to 2.32% and 0.17% by weight, respectively).These phthalates may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system and liver. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Pirate fancy-dress costume consisting of trousers, a shirt and a headband. Product sold online.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and di-isononyl phthalate) (DINP) (measured values up to 2.32% and 0.17% by weight, respectively).These phthalates may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system and liver. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 04/10/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 10/03/2023
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