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Plastic ball “Pilka” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1165/18
Summary
The balls contains diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value 48.9 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The toy does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Plastic ball
- Name / model
- Pilka · Art. nr SP863-2
- Batch number(s)
- 5902706302660
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic ball with rounded spikes, packed in a net bag (each bag contains 3 balls).
What is the risk?
- The balls contains diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value 48.9 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The toy does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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: 03/07/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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