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Loom band set “Folie Looms Bandz” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0028/15
Summary
null The charms in the form of a star contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: up to 45% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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Product
Loom band set
- Name / model
- Folie Looms Bandz · FB-600
- Batch number(s)
- 6932758493770
- Category
- Toys
- Loom band set including bands in a variety of colours, two types of charms in the form of hearts and stars, a weaving loom and a crochet hook.
What is the risk?
- null The charms in the form of a star contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: up to 45% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 02/01/2015
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