EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Fishing bait “Pack of 5 Simulated Lure Rainbow Fish” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02463/25
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 31% 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
- Name / model
- Pack of 5 Simulated Lure Rainbow Fish · 9815630622, P47M
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Fishing bait, in the form of small fish. Product sold online, in particular via TEMU.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 31% 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: 11/06/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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