The transparent plastic packaging has an excessive concentration of cadmium and bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 0.033 % and 20% by weight respectively). Cadmium poses a risk to the environment and DEHP may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The packaging does not comply with the REACH 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: 10/03/2023