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Doctor play set MalPlay “My Family Doctor” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0037/19
Summary
The plastic material of one of the elements of the set (i.e.the stethoscope) contains 2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 20.2% by weight) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 13.2% by weight). 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
- Doctor play set consisting of a number of medical instruments packaged in a plastic suitcase available in blue and pink.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of one of the elements of the set (i.e.the stethoscope) contains 2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 20.2% by weight) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 13.2% by weight). 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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 13/11/2018
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