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Soft plastic — chemical & environment risk

EU Safety GateOther types of alertsChemicalEnvironmentDec 6, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Soft plastic — chemical & environment risk

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Hazard

The plastic material of the product has excessive concentrations of cadmium and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 0.02% and 49% by weight, respectively). Cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a risk to the environment. DEHP may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Distributor

Product description

Yellow soft plastic for fishing made of PVC.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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