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Inflatable swim ring Sainteve “ANIMAL SWIM RING” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1268/15
Summary
null The swim ring contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 21% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Furthermore, it contains di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 0.11% by weight). According to the REACH Regulation DEHP is prohibited in all toys and childcare articles while DINP is prohibited in toys or childcare…
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Product
- Inflatable swim ring with a duck head, supplied in a transparent plastic bag with cardboard label. Size: 52 cm x 46 cm.
What is the risk?
- null The swim ring contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 21% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Furthermore, it contains di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 0.11% by weight). According to the REACH Regulation DEHP is prohibited in all toys and childcare articles while DINP is prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 28/07/2015
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 28/07/2015
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