migration of DBP - dibutyl phthalate, of DEHP - di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate and of DIBP - diisobutyl phthalate from cardboard plates from China
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- food contact materials
- Hazard
- phthalate migration - {migration}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some paper plates from China may have unsafe chemicals called phthalates. These can move from the plate into food.
What's happening? France found too much phthalate in these plates. The plates were sold in France and Belgium.
Does this affect me? If you have these plates, stop using them. They could harm your health.
What should I do? Throw away these plates. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after using them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: food contact materials · Hazard: phthalate migration - {migration} · Origin: China · Notifier: France
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