EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Wallet “Heart and elephant purse” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00236/24
Summary
The plastic material of the toy contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), (measured values up to 12.64% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Wallet
- Name / model
- Heart and elephant purse · B230228151862, sg2205101208201433
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Small wallet, white PU leather with elephant and heart print, metal clasp. The size of this coin purse is approximately 13.5 x 11.5 cm. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the toy contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), (measured values up to 12.64% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 20/09/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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