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Doctor set Shun Xing “Guardian Health Doctor” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00166/20
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)(measured values: 25 % and 0.45 % by weight, respectively).These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Toy set includes a pink doctors briefcase with different plastic items such as eyeglasses, syringe, spoon, scissors, name tag, weight, thermometer, knife, examination plate, tweezers and a stethoscope.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)(measured values: 25 % and 0.45 % by weight, respectively).These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their 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: 16/01/2020
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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