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Fancy-dress mask “Masque d'horreur ('Horror mask')” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0236/16
Summary
null The plastic material of the mask contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 13.5 % per weight). 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 mask
- Name / model
- Masque d'horreur ('Horror mask') · HAL020
- Batch number(s)
- 3700366600506; batch 0535
- Category
- Toys
- Soft plastic mask with textile back.
What is the risk?
- null The plastic material of the mask contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 13.5 % per weight). 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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 25/01/2016
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 25/01/2016
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