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Inflatable swimming pool “Kids Inflatable Swimming Pool Swim Paddling Pool Summer Play Toy Bathtub” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00391/22
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 22% 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 swimming pool
- Name / model
- Kids Inflatable Swimming Pool Swim Paddling Pool Summer Play Toy Bathtub · 402858363880
- Category
- Toys
- Inflatable swimming pool made of blue plastic material. The product was also sold online, in particular via eBay.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 22% 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 10/09/2021
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