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Beach ball — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02775/24
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value: 50.56 % by weight). This phthalate 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
Beach ball
- Barcode
- 5203266080297
- Category
- Toys
- A green, yellow, orange and pink beach ball.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value: 50.56 % by weight). This phthalate 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 17/07/2024
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