EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Childcare articles and children's equipment
Plastic straw “Strohhalm Ente” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01854/21
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 28.9%by weight). 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
Plastic straw
- Name / model
- Strohhalm Ente · 51972
- Batch number(s)
- 2046773
- Barcode
- 8711252519722
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Plastic straw with plastic ducks.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 28.9%by weight). 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 taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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