Massage yoga ball

What is the danger

The product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 13.39 % by weight) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 1835 mg/kg). DEHP poses a risk to human health and the environment. 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 Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation nor with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 20 September 2023

Product

Description

Turquoise ball of hard plastic, approximately 6 centimetres in diameter, with knobs designed for use in massage. No labelling is found on the product itself. Product sold online.

Packaging

Thin transparent plastic with adhesive label containing some numbers and barcode-lines.

Model / type

B230310043312KJ2023020911