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Bath toy set Ha Ha Xiong “CHILDREN´S TOY” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0106/19
Summary
The plastic material of the toys contains bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 1.8 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Bath toy set — Ha Ha Xiong
- Brand
- Ha Ha Xiong
- Name / model
- CHILDREN´S TOY
- Category
- Toys
- Set of four plastic animals, packed in a transparent plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the toys contains bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 1.8 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.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: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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