EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Poncho “PONCHO PESANTE,” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00261/25
Summary
The plastic of the product contains bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 14.8% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Poncho
- Name / model
- PONCHO PESANTE, · IMP03189A
- Barcode
- 8000061031892
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Plastic poncho with a hood.
What is the risk?
- The plastic of the product contains bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 14.8% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 20/08/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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