EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Winter gloves Outtrek outwear — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00135/22
Summary
The soft plastic material on top of the glove contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: 1,05 %). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Winter gloves — Outtrek outwear
- Brand
- Outtrek outwear
- Name / model
- 99141020720
- Barcode
- 5710247594488
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Black winter gloves. The product is also sold online
What is the risk?
- The soft plastic material on top of the glove contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: 1,05 %). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Stop sale until a revised version is available
- Date of entry into force: 08/11/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 08/11/2021
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