Stickers

Requirements breached

The stickers contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 13.6% by weight). DEHP may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The stickers also contain di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 0.9% by weight). According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children. Furthermore, the amount of cadmium in the stickers is too high (measured value: 440 mg/kg). Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with REACH Regulation. The product poses an environmental risk (chemical pollution) due to the presence of short chain chlorinated paraffin (SCCP) (measured value 1.5%). The product does not comply with the Commission Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 5 August 2015

Product

Description

Stickers made of plastic with adhesive backing. They are supplied in transparent packaging with a paper label.

Brand

Nille

Model / type

140901160KLI111

Batch

7047160368851