EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Raincoat Acces — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01544/20
Summary
The plasticised material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 21.5% 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
Raincoat — Acces
- Brand
- Acces
- Name / model
- Raincoat · 601246, 601247
- Barcode
- 64104160124696410416012476
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Raincoat in PVC for adults with reflective stripes.
What is the risk?
- The plasticised material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 21.5% 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 27/10/2020
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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