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Plastic baby doll Hong EN “little Baby” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01474/24
Summary
The doll contains an excessive amount of di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 22% by weight) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 0.28% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Battery operated toy plastic doll with pacifier.
What is the risk?
- The doll contains an excessive amount of di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 22% by weight) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 0.28% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their 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: 15/04/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 15/04/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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