EU alert · Safety Gate Risk: Other types of alerts Other - Clothing accessories
Glasses case — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00043/23
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive amount of bis(2-etylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), butylbenzyl phthalate (BBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (total measured value up to 14.7 % by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Glasses case
- Category
- Other - Clothing accessories
- Black glasses case
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive amount of bis(2-etylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), butylbenzyl phthalate (BBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (total measured value up to 14.7 % by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 06/10/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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