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Plastic ball “RUBBER BALL” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01511/26
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 36.1% by weight). This phthalate 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
Plastic ball
- Name / model
- RUBBER BALL · HLT2772
- Barcode
- 8592024027726
- Category
- Toys
- Colourful plastic ball with an inflation valve.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 36.1% by weight). This phthalate 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 13/05/2026
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