EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Baby doll “Mini baby” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1438/17
Summary
null The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 29,1 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Moreover, a small part comes easily loose from the product (soother from the milk bottle). A small child may put it in the mouth and choke.According to the REACH Regulation the phthalate DEHP is…
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Product
Baby doll
- Name / model
- Mini baby · 123-B; 000051207530
- Batch number(s)
- 4772013010203
- Category
- Toys
- A doll made of pink plastic wearing blue hat and scarf and pink panties. Packed in a transparent plastic packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 29,1 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Moreover, a small part comes easily loose from the product (soother from the milk bottle). A small child may put it in the mouth and choke.According to the REACH Regulation the phthalate DEHP is prohibited in all toys and childcare articles. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 02/10/2017
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