EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Fancy-dress accessory Out of the Blue “Honking Clown Nose” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0699/15
Summary
null The product contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 36.86%). This phthalate 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
Fancy-dress accessory — Out of the Blue
- Brand
- Out of the Blue
- Name / model
- Honking Clown Nose · 63/2656 PO: 18211
- Batch number(s)
- 4029811322930
- Category
- Toys
- Clown's nose made of red plastic material with an elastic string. It is attached to a cardboard label and packaged in a transparent plastic bag. When squeezed, the nose emits a honking sound.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 36.86%). This phthalate 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 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: 27/04/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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