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Inflatable armbands “Arm circle” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01655/21
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 11% 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
Inflatable armbands
- Name / model
- Arm circle · CT:960
- Batch number(s)
- PBN161E-H15-9
- Barcode
- 69123720161736915101400014
- Category
- Toys
- Purple inflatable armbands for children above 3 years old with a large blue dolphin print.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 11% 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 10/11/2021
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