Soft plastic

The plastic material of the product has excessive concentrations of cadmium and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 0.02% and 49% by weight, respectively). Cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a risk to the environment. DEHP may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Published: 06 December 2024
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: Distributor. Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: INFO/00134/24

Classification

Category: Hobby/sports equipment
Risk type: Chemical, Environment
Country of origin: Not published

Product description

Yellow soft plastic for fishing made of PVC.