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Bouncy toys — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/0101/19
Summary
Four models of the toy contain an excessive amount of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 17.9% by weight). Moreover, diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) has been detected in eight models of the toy. These phthalates 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
Bouncy toys
- Name / model
- 1224-0C09097 (small horse), 1258-5C09092 (reindeer), 1263-0C09093 (reindeer), 1272-0C09090 (unicorn), 1278-0C0909 (unicorn), 1298-5C09094 (hippo), 349-5C00381 (horse), 352-5C00380 (horse), 357-0C003784 (reindeer)
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic inflatable toys in the shape of animals (unicorn, hippo, reindeer, horse). Cardboard collective packagings.
What is the risk?
- Four models of the toy contain an excessive amount of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 17.9% by weight). Moreover, diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) has been detected in eight models of the toy. These phthalates 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 02/07/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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