EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Bath book Panda “Livro de banho do Panda” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1816/17
Summary
The plastic toy contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 25% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation, DEHP is prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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Product
- Bath book with a panda drawing on the cover and three plastic animals inside a transparent plastic cover.
What is the risk?
- The plastic toy contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 25% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation, DEHP is prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 25/09/2017
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