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Bath toy set Xihua Toys “Yellow Duck” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0402/19
Summary
The plastic of the ducks contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP)(measured values: 19 % and 5% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Bath toy set — Xihua Toys
- Brand
- Xihua Toys
- Name / model
- Yellow Duck
- Batch number(s)
- 8576778036333
- Category
- Toys
- Set consisting of 5 yellow rubber ducks for bath (1 large, 1 medium and 3 small-sized) sold in a transparent plastic bag with a cardboard top.
What is the risk?
- The plastic of the ducks contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP)(measured values: 19 % and 5% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 12/01/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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