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Beach ball “Liverpool Junior Club” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1860/17
Summary
The plastic material of the ball contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 24% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage of the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalate DEHP is prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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Product
Beach ball
- Name / model
- Liverpool Junior Club
- Category
- Toys
- Beach ball im red and white With Liverpool Junior logo printed on.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the ball contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 24% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage of 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): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 31/08/2017
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 31/08/2017
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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