Plastic bag — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2026-10-02 · China-origin

Hazard: ChemicalOrigin: China

Plastic bag Chemical

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-10-02
Country of origin	China
Category	Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Hazard	Chemical
Hazard description	The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of cadmium and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 0.018% and 21% by weight, respectively).Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer.This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system and may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Remedy	Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 01/07/2026
Recall number	SR/02738/26
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Restricted-substance test reports (phthalates, lead, cadmium, PFAS…) covering current batches and all variants.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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