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Plastic ball Segmüller's Babyland — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1270/16
Summary
null The plastic of the ball contains di-isobutyl phthalate (DiBP) (measured value 41% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Plastic ball — Segmüller's Babyland
- Brand
- Segmüller's Babyland
- Name / model
- 90594
- Batch number(s)
- 262679800000
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic green ball with picture of a blue dolphin, 20 cm diameter. The ball is sold without packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The plastic of the ball contains di-isobutyl phthalate (DiBP) (measured value 41% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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