EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Toiletry bag Yoolhamy “Yoolhamy sminkväska” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02622/24
Summary
The transparent plastic material in the bag has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to: 4.6% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Toiletry bag — Yoolhamy
- Brand
- Yoolhamy
- Name / model
- Yoolhamy sminkväska · Not specified
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Toiletry bag with a zipper made of transparent PVC plastic. Sold in a set of two, one with the text "Beach survival kit" and one with the text "Some girls are just born with the beach in their soul". Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0CJNRNPGR).
What is the risk?
- The transparent plastic material in the bag has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to: 4.6% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children by 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 21/08/2024
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