EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Bath toy Kaichi “Ball boats fun” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1602/17
Summary
null The plastic material of the green soft ball contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 30.2 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalate DEHP is prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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Product
- A set consisting of a plastic boat, a net and two soft plastic balls. The toy is packed in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The plastic material of the green soft ball contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 30.2 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalate DEHP is prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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: 12/10/2017
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