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Karaoke microphone Toy Mingye “The mecrophone singer” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1571/14
Summary
null The product contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (3.8 % by weight) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (2.6 % by weight).These phthalates are toxic and harmful for the health of children, causing possible damage of the reproductive system. In addition, the product contains the DIDP (di-isodecyl phthalate)(0.92% by weight).According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all…
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Product
Karaoke microphone — Toy Mingye
- Brand
- Toy Mingye
- Name / model
- The mecrophone singer · Model No: JA35645 / 256159
- Batch number(s)
- 6410412561596
- Category
- Toys
- Pink plastic microphone with mp3/iPhone connection, microphone stand and speaker. Packed in pink/purple cardboard package covered by photos of a singing girl.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (3.8 % by weight) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (2.6 % by weight).These phthalates are toxic and harmful for the health of children, causing possible damage of the reproductive system. In addition, the product contains the DIDP (di-isodecyl phthalate)(0.92% by weight).According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.The phthalates DINP, DNOP and DIDP are 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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 01/09/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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