The plastic material in the cable has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: up to 1.26% and 0.28% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. Moreover, the product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins SCCPs, which 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. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation nor with the requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).
Voluntary measure: Importer > Withdrawal of the product from the market
Starting date: 03/01/2023