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Plastic ball Mega Creative “Pilka” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01123/25
Summary
The plastic material of the plastic ball has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: 7.7 % by weight). DEHP may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic ball — Mega Creative
- Brand
- Mega Creative
- Name / model
- Pilka · G09057
- Batch number(s)
- 380063
- Barcode
- 5902643609303
- Category
- Toys
- Orange plastic ball.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the plastic ball has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: 7.7 % by weight). DEHP may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 24/02/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 24/02/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 24/02/2025
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