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Hobby Horse Wahlsten “Horse Comfort Hobby Horse” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01811/20
Summary
The product contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 18.7% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product contains also di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value up to 12.25% by weight).This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the liver. The product does not comply with the…
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Product
- A black hobby horse with black bridles.
What is the risk?
- The product contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 18.7% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product contains also di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value up to 12.25% by weight).This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the liver. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 27/11/2020
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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