Massage Yoga Ball
| Alert Number | A12/00047/24 |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notifying Country | Norway |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | B230310043312 , KJ2023020911 |
| Published | 12 January 2024 |
Risk Description
The product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 13.39 % by weight) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 1835 mg/kg). DEHP poses a risk to human health and the environment. 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 taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 20/09/2023
Product Description
Turquoise ball of hard plastic, approximately 6 centimetres in diameter, with knobs designed for use in massage. No labelling is found on the product itself. Product sold online.