EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Backpack DLP Industry B.V. - Selfie Girls® “Selfie Girls - Nikki - Backpack” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00890/24
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 19.2 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Backpack — DLP Industry B.V. - Selfie Girls®
- Brand
- DLP Industry B.V. - Selfie Girls®
- Name / model
- Selfie Girls - Nikki - Backpack · Nikki
- Category
- Toys
- Multi-coloured backpack, intended to be used by children.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 19.2 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 15/02/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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