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Doctor play set — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1252/16
Summary
null The stethoscope tube of doctor play set contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutylphthalate (DBP) (measured values: 7.1% by weight and 3.4% respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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Product
Doctor play set
- Name / model
- Doctor play set
- Category
- Toys
- Doctor play set including a range of medical tools. Packed in a transparent plastic blister and cardboard packaging. Packaging size: 34cm x 26cm.
What is the risk?
- null The stethoscope tube of doctor play set contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutylphthalate (DBP) (measured values: 7.1% by weight and 3.4% respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 20/09/2016
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 20/09/2016
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 20/09/2016
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