EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - Luggage
Suitcase Travelnota “Luggage” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03075/24
Summary
The plastic material next to the zipper of the luggage has an excessive amount of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 4.0% and 5.3% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Suitcase — Travelnota
- Brand
- Travelnota
- Name / model
- Luggage · 22553126002, 22555882001
- Barcode
- 64385741318086438574134168
- Category
- Other - Luggage
- Medium black suitcase, with a capacity of 70l, and a small turqoise suitcase, with a capacity of 35l, made of hard plastic and featuring four wheels.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material next to the zipper of the luggage has an excessive amount of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 4.0% and 5.3% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to their 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: 18/10/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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