Flexible water pipe
Chemical Other - Flexible water pipe Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/02551/23 |
| Category | Other - Flexible water pipe |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Cyprus |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | F&F 60 cm |
| Published | 27 October 2023 |
Risk Description
The plastic material of the water pipe contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 3.7% by weight) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) measured values up to 19% by weight. These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply 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: 23/08/2023
Product Description
A grey-white flexible water pipe