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Lighting chain ROXAN “Guirlande lumineuse "Pastèque"” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01065/22
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 0,17 %). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Lighting chain — ROXAN
- Brand
- ROXAN
- Name / model
- Guirlande lumineuse "Pastèque" · 22900
- Batch number(s)
- 260024
- Barcode
- 4029811364053
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Lighting chain with 10 warm white LED in the shape of watermelons. Product also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 0,17 %). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 24/03/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 24/03/2022
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