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Bow and arrow set “Super Equipment” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1697/17
Summary
null The plastic material of the suction cups of the arrows contains di-(2-etylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 7.6% by weight) and di-butyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 6.8 by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP and DBP phthalates are prohibited in all toys and childcare…
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Product
Bow and arrow set
- Name / model
- Super Equipment · ITEM NO. 213413
- Batch number(s)
- 9910302134130
- Category
- Toys
- The set includes: a plastic bow, 3 colourful arrows with suction cup and an arrow holder. Packaging: blister pack
What is the risk?
- null The plastic material of the suction cups of the arrows contains di-(2-etylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 7.6% by weight) and di-butyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 6.8 by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP and DBP phthalates are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 02/11/2017
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 02/11/2017
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