Plastic PVC Clear Transparent Case Cosmetic Plast
| Alert Number | A12/02169/23 |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Barcode | 1m1202208191544259004wrj5AN3516R-SH-Bag-013-BL |
| Published | 15 September 2023 |
Risk Description
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to : 5.936 %, 0.774 % and 4.01 % by weight, respectively).These phthalates may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system.The product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to: 0.42 % SCCP by weight).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): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 19/12/2022
Product Description
Transparent plastic PVC cosmetic bag. Product sold online, in particular via eBay.