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Fancy dress costume Smiffy´s Kids “Police Officer Costume” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01711/20
Summary
The plastic material of cap´s peak and plastic package (transparent pouch) contain each an excessive amount of Di(2-ethylhexyl)phtalate (DEHP) (measured value:up to 14% and 15% by weight, respectively).The plastic material of the belt contains an excessive amount of Di-isobutyl phthalate (DIBP), Dibutylphtalate (DBP) and Di(2-ethylhexyl)phtalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 2.3%, 2.3 and 52% respectively)..These…
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Product
Fancy dress costume — Smiffy´s Kids
- Brand
- Smiffy´s Kids
- Name / model
- Police Officer Costume · 44399
- Barcode
- 5020570079294
- Category
- Toys
- Police costume, including dark blue trousers with belt, light blue shirt and a cap.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of cap´s peak and plastic package (transparent pouch) contain each an excessive amount of Di(2-ethylhexyl)phtalate (DEHP) (measured value:up to 14% and 15% by weight, respectively).The plastic material of the belt contains an excessive amount of Di-isobutyl phthalate (DIBP), Dibutylphtalate (DBP) and Di(2-ethylhexyl)phtalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 2.3%, 2.3 and 52% 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 02/11/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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