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Hanging plastic doll L&H Zabawki “Blyskotka” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/0109/19
Summary
The plastic material of the doll's head contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 0,36 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Hanging plastic doll — L&H Zabawki
- Brand
- L&H Zabawki
- Name / model
- Blyskotka · 801032
- Batch number(s)
- 5900718010320
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll depicting an angel with wings and dresses in different colours. It has a string which enables it to be hanged. Sold in a plastic foil bag containing 6 units.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll's head contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 0,36 % by weight). This phthalate 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 taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 27/08/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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