EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Mermaid doll “TOYS TOYS” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0677/18
Summary
The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 29.5% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Mermaid doll
- Name / model
- TOYS TOYS
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic mermaid doll with pink/brown long hair, blue bra and blue tail, packed in transparent plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 29.5% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 02/04/2018
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 02/04/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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