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Inflatable swim ring — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03384/25
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) (measured values: 19.4% and 0.14% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Moreover, DINP may cause possible damage to the liver. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Inflatable swim ring
- Name / model
- Swim Ring · 202380.01
- Category
- Toys
- Pink inflatable swim ring with glitter flakes, 60 cm in diameter. Product sold online, in particular via Wish.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) (measured values: 19.4% and 0.14% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Moreover, DINP may cause possible damage to the liver. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 19/09/2025
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