Bathroom curtain
| Alert Number | A12/02446/24 |
| Brand | TOMTOP JMS |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notifying Country | Norway |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 30 August 2024 |
Risk Description
The product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values up to 18.9%, and 1.6 % by weight, respectively). DEHP may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation nor with the REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 03/06/2024Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 03/06/2024Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 03/06/2023
Product Description
A colourless shower curtain with bubbles in the material and PVC hooks. Product sold online, in particular via Joom.