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Swim ring “Summer Inflatable Swimming Rings Pool Float Tube Round Shaped Swim Rings Adult” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00195/22
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 30% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
A Safety Gate alert means that national authorities found a serious or relevant risk and took measures. The same product may also be sold under other names or online.
Product
Swim ring
- Name / model
- Summer Inflatable Swimming Rings Pool Float Tube Round Shaped Swim Rings Adult · 304 001 157 956
- Category
- Toys
- Green and pink swim ring. Product also sold online, in particular via eBay.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 30% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 10/09/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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