EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hand tools
Screwdriver set “Miniature screwdriver set” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03923/25
Summary
The yellow material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 0.86% 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
Screwdriver set
- Name / model
- Miniature screwdriver set · 628368
- Barcode
- 6410416283685
- Category
- Hand tools
- Miniature screwdriver set including 31 parts.
What is the risk?
- The yellow material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 0.86% 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): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 10/10/2025
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