EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Kitchen/cooking accessories
Tablecloth “Clear table cover protector” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02680/24
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 25.9% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Tablecloth
- Name / model
- Clear table cover protector
- Batch number(s)
- TOP-2597
- Category
- Kitchen/cooking accessories
- Transparent PVC mat with dimensions 40x60 cm. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 25.9% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 21/05/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 21/05/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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