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Shower curtain Wenko — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01093/26
Summary
The product contains an excessive quantity of perfluorooctanoic-acid-related compounds (PFOAs) (measured value up to 203 μg/kg). PFOAs are carcinogenic and pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation.
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Product
Shower curtain — Wenko
- Brand
- Wenko
- Name / model
- Butterfly PEVA shower curtain
- Barcode
- 4008838164259
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Shower curtain with a butterfly print.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive quantity of perfluorooctanoic-acid-related compounds (PFOAs) (measured value up to 203 μg/kg). PFOAs are carcinogenic and pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 06/10/2025
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 06/10/2025
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