EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Inflatable ball — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01446/24
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to: 39 % and 0.30% by weight, respectively).These phthalates 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 ball
- Category
- Toys
- Green plastic inflatable balls with the motif of ladybugs and white Daisy-type flowers, diameter approximately 20 cm when inflated. The product bears no labelling. There is only a label with a price tag on the net.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to: 39 % and 0.30% by weight, respectively).These phthalates 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): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 21/05/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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