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Key ring Cartoon Pendants — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0120/17
Summary
null The plastic material of the orange dinosaur contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 37 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. In addition, it also contains di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) and di-isodecylphthalate (DIDP) (measured values: 13% and 2,3 % by weight respectively). According to the REACH Regulation the…
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Product
Key ring — Cartoon Pendants
- Brand
- Cartoon Pendants
- Name / model
- 312PUC
- Batch number(s)
- 6416570015483
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic orange dinosaur key ring sold attached to a cardboard label.
- Recall information: https://lehti.karkkainen.com/ajankohtaista/11/takaisinveto-dinosaurus-avaimenperalle/
What is the risk?
- null The plastic material of the orange dinosaur contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 37 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. In addition, it also contains di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) and di-isodecylphthalate (DIDP) (measured values: 13% and 2,3 % by weight respectively). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while 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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 13/01/2017
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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