EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Waterproof bag CGI “Drybag 5 liter” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03246/25
Summary
The plastic material of the bag contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 0.36% 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
Waterproof bag — CGI
- Brand
- CGI
- Name / model
- Drybag 5 liter · 0739.10, 0739.30, 0739.98
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Waterproof plastic bag that can be closed with a black strap. The bag can contain goods up to five litres and is available in the white, blue and black.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the bag contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 0.36% 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): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 25/08/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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