Unknown · UV-tester wristband

The plastic of the wristband contains 2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 28 % by weight) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: up to 0.44 % by weight). DEHP is a phtalate that may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Also prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).

Published: 01 March 2019
Notifying authority: Sweden
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): The company is reported to the prosecutor. Date of entry into force: Unknown. Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0347/19
Model: 3195

Classification

Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment
Risk type: Chemical, Environment
Country of origin: Not published

Product description

Wristband intended for children which measures the total exposure to UV radiation.