EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Kitchen/cooking accessories
Plastic tablecloth — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01320/22
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values 5.32% 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 tablecloth
- Category
- Kitchen/cooking accessories
- Plastic tablecloth, sold by measure, consisting of white printed PVC sheet and non-woven fabric backing.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values 5.32% 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 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: 30/05/2022
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 30/05/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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