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Fancy-dress costume “Santa Claus Christmas Festival” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0097/19
Summary
The plastic material of the black belt contains bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 4% by weight) and di-butyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 0.2% 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
Fancy-dress costume
- Name / model
- Santa Claus Christmas Festival
- Category
- Toys
- Elf fancy-dress costume with red-and-white striped socks, green felt trousers, green jacket with red-and-white striped sleeves and a red and green cap. The product has been sold online (in particular via AliExpress).
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the black belt contains bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 4% by weight) and di-butyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 0.2% 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): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 20/12/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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