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Plastic decoration Mr Plant “Plastic celery” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00470/25
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 9.1 % 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
Plastic decoration — Mr Plant
- Brand
- Mr Plant
- Name / model
- Plastic celery · 9276-90
- Barcode
- 7330026155464
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Plastic decoration in the shape of a green celery. Size of 55 cm.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 9.1 % 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): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 01/03/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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