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Bath toy kidsme “Squeaky Bath Book” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01856/21
Summary
The foam in the product contains an excessive amount of tris(2-chloro-1-methylethyl) phosphate (TCPP), measured value up to: 63,4 mg/kg. TCPP can be harmful to children due to its carcinogenic properties and acute toxicity The product does not comply with the requirements of Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- Bath toy (book) made of soft plastic material filled with foam.
What is the risk?
- The foam in the product contains an excessive amount of tris(2-chloro-1-methylethyl) phosphate (TCPP), measured value up to: 63,4 mg/kg. TCPP can be harmful to children due to its carcinogenic properties and acute toxicity The product does not comply with the requirements of Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 16/11/2021
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