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Inflatable ball “Pilka” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00174/23
Summary
The toy contains an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value up to: 31.2%). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Inflatable ball
- Name / model
- Pilka · 471893
- Barcode
- 5908275169802
- Category
- Toys
- Coloured inflatable ball made of soft plastic.
What is the risk?
- The toy contains an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value up to: 31.2%). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 22/12/2022
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 22/12/2022
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 22/12/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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