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Plastic ball Free & Easy “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1517/14
Summary
null The ball releases volatile compounds, like eugenol and coumarin. Eugenol and coumarin are allergenic fragrances.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Plastic ball — Free & Easy
- Brand
- Free & Easy
- Name / model
- Unknown · Item No: 977867, T09
- Batch number(s)
- 8711295962240
- Category
- Toys
- A red plastic ball with a picture of a strawberry and a strong fruit aroma. The diameter of the ball is 9 cm.
What is the risk?
- null The ball releases volatile compounds, like eugenol and coumarin. Eugenol and coumarin are allergenic fragrances.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 01/08/2014
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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