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Inflatable guitar — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1203/19
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 26% 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 guitar
- Name / model
- Art. S-2016029
- Batch number(s)
- 6420170120294
- Category
- Toys
- Blue inflatable guitar with black guitars neck and black decorations. The toy is packed in a transparent plastic bag with sticker label.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 26% 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 17/07/2019
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