Withdrawn from market
Voluntary measure
Notified by Norway
Published 12 Mar 2026
SR/00762/26
Handbag withdrawn from the market over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Handbag) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Transparent PVC handbag with a black strap. Product sold online, in particular via www.elkjop.no.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Clothing & textiles
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 0.5% by weight).This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Norway
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00762/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:45 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.