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Balloons “Balon” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0578/19
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value up to 0.25 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system and liver.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Balloons
- Name / model
- Balon · Nº:2506
- Batch number(s)
- 2506888825066
- Category
- Toys
- Transparent plastic bag with 5 yellow balloons of 30 cm, with eyes and peak printed on them, imitating a duck's head.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value up to 0.25 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system and liver.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 25/03/2019
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