EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Mermaid doll with accessories “The mini Mermaids” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1452/17
Summary
null The plastic material of the toys contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 33.2% by weight) and di-(2-butyl) phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 0.149% by weight). Theses phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. It contains also di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 0.155 % by weight).According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates…
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Product
Mermaid doll with accessories
- Name / model
- The mini Mermaids · 1161
- Batch number(s)
- 5906245335448
- Category
- Toys
- Mermaid doll with accessories (star, comb, mirror, etc.), tail in transparent bright green plastic, hair green. Packed in a blister with a cardboard back.
What is the risk?
- null The plastic material of the toys contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 33.2% by weight) and di-(2-butyl) phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 0.149% by weight). Theses phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. It contains also di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 0.155 % by weight).According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP and DBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles. The phthalate DINP is prohibited in toys and childcare articles which can be placed in the mouth by children.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 21/09/2017
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