EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - bathroom accessories
Plastic hooks “GANCHO DE VENTOSA” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01331/21
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), (measured value up to 34%). 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 hooks
- Name / model
- GANCHO DE VENTOSA · 089502
- Barcode
- 8686860089502
- Category
- Other - bathroom accessories
- Transparent plastic hooks with suction cup. Dimensions: 12x18 cm, cc 45 g.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), (measured value up to 34%). 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 26/08/2021
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