EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic ball — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00580/25
Summary
The toy contains an excessive amount of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 1.71% and 20.6% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly by causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic ball
- Name / model
- 618-61, BT380122-618-61
- Barcode
- 5905172635072
- Category
- Toys
- Inflatable ball made of soft plastic material.
What is the risk?
- The toy contains an excessive amount of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 1.71% and 20.6% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly by causing 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: 03/01/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 03/01/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 03/01/2025
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