EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Raincoat FORCE — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03048/23
Summary
The yellow plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 14,7% 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 — FORCE
- Brand
- FORCE
- Name / model
- 90695
- Barcode
- 8592627012167
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Yellow raincoat (poncho). Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The yellow plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 14,7% 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 taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 20/09/2023
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