EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Childcare articles and children's equipment
Hairclip Ztiz Kids — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00677/25
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an and excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values up to 14.78% and 0.28% by weight, respectively). DEHP may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate…
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Product
Hairclip — Ztiz Kids
- Brand
- Ztiz Kids
- Name / model
- 15161
- Barcode
- 7330878151614
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Hairclips, intended for children, in plastic and metal.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an and excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values up to 14.78% and 0.28% by weight, respectively). DEHP may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Reach Regulation nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 31/05/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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