EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Waterproof bag “5L waterproof outdoor diving bag 5L vattentät utomhusdykarväska” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01129/23
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and cadmium (measured value: up to 17.7% and 0.086% by weight, respectively).This phthalate may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system.Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer. The product does…
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Product
Waterproof bag
- Name / model
- 5L waterproof outdoor diving bag 5L vattentät utomhusdykarväska · st2205021681144704
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Waterproof bag for recreational activities. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and cadmium (measured value: up to 17.7% and 0.086% by weight, respectively).This phthalate may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system.Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer. 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: 08/12/2022
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