Dustproof storage bag

Chemical, Environment Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Dustproof storage bag
Alert NumberA12/01469/24
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeChemical, Environment
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberCP10038-X0364
Published7 June 2024

Risk Description

The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), cadmium and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: 15.4%, 0.03% and 2.7% by weight, respectively). DEHP may harm the health by causing possible 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.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 REACH Regulation nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 09/02/2023

Product Description

Transparent storage bag. Product sold online.

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