Shower cap — chemical risk
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Hazard
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
- Destruction of the product — Importer (07/01/2025)
Product description
Shower cap with a panther pattern.
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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