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Multifunctional toy APEL PLASTIK “Ferro da stiro con luci e suoni “Amore”” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00063/23
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP)(measured values up to 0.03% and 0.5% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Multifunctional toy — APEL PLASTIK
- Brand
- APEL PLASTIK
- Name / model
- Ferro da stiro con luci e suoni “Amore”
- Barcode
- 8010380368814
- Category
- Toys
- Multifunctional toy looking like an iron for clothes.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP)(measured values up to 0.03% and 0.5% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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: 28/10/2022
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