EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Fishing bait Bikasun “Fish bait” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02466/25
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to: 60% 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.
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Product
Fishing bait — Bikasun
- Brand
- Bikasun
- Name / model
- Fish bait
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Fishing bait in different models. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN B0CMD2VB5S).
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to: 60% 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): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 09/05/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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