Yoga mat
Environment Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/02076/23 |
| Brand | HMS fitness |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 8 September 2023 |
Risk Description
The product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 13.21 % 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 Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) 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: 03/11/2022
Product Description
Turquoise yoga mat. Product also sold online.