Minitofsar 65-pack

Chemical Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Minitofsar 65-pack
Alert NumberA12/01689/24
BrandZtiz
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published28 June 2024

Risk Description

The plastic material of the bag has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 12.5%, 2.3% and 1.03% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system and may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their 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 REACH Regulation nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 03/05/2024

Product Description

Set of 65 white and pink hair ties in a heart-shaped bag made of pink, transparent PVC plastic.

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