Shower cap
Chemical Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
| Alert Number | SR/00316/25 |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 24 January 2025 |
Risk Description
The plastic material inside the shower cap contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 19% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 07/01/2025
Product Description
Shower cap with a panther pattern.