Party Flags 10 x LED
| Alert Number | A12/01236/22 |
| Brand | Topeq |
| Category | Lighting chains |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notifying Country | Luxembourg |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 2 September 2022 |
Risk Description
The white cable the product contains excessive amounts of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) and of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: up to 5.1 % and 8.4 % by weight, respectively). 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. DEHP is a phthalate which may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation) nor with the REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 24/03/2022
Product Description
Battery-operated lighting chain with 10 LED, for indoor and outdoor use.