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Decorative strings FIX IT (ΦΤΙΑΞΕ ΤΟ) “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0616/13
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 12.8 % by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
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Product
Decorative strings — FIX IT (ΦΤΙΑΞΕ ΤΟ)
- Brand
- FIX IT (ΦΤΙΑΞΕ ΤΟ)
- Name / model
- Unknown · Model: 36PK, Item No.: FS20
- Batch number(s)
- 5060053440685
- Category
- Toys
- 36 decorative strings of the scoobidou style, green and yellow, 95 cm length, and a few green and white beads contained in a small transparent bag. The parts of the set are intended for the creation of key-rings. The product is packed in a transparent bag with a double-sided yellow and orange cardbo
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 12.8 % by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 10/05/2013
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 10/05/2013
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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