Cosmetic bag

What is the danger

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.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 19 December 2022

Product

Description

Transparent plastic PVC cosmetic bag. Product sold online, in particular via eBay.

Packaging

Black plastic packaging

Barcode

1m1202208191544259004wrj5AN3516R-SH-Bag-013-BL