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Finger toy “Minihände für Finger” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02670/24
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 31.7% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Finger toy
- Name / model
- Minihände für Finger
- Batch number(s)
- 17434
- Barcode
- 4038732121140
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic, hand-shaped figure shaped like a victory sign, which is placed on a finger.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 31.7% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 19/07/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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