EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Fishing jig Fladen Fishing — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00531/25
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 38.2 % 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 jig — Fladen Fishing
- Brand
- Fladen Fishing
- Name / model
- 236-26
- Barcode
- 7392080236268
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Plastic jig for fishing.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 38.2 % 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: 16/08/2024
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