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Fancy-dress accesory Tedi “Happy Halloween” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0032/19
Summary
The product contains contains an excessive amount of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 43% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of the user, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Crooked nose (witch nose) made of plastic, size 9.5 cm, weight 10.5 g, packaged with a rubber band in a paper and foil packaging.
What is the risk?
- The product contains contains an excessive amount of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 43% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of the user, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 13/12/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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