EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic ball Tasso “Pilka” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00559/22
Summary
The toy contains an excessive amount of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value up to 18.5%). 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 of a diameter of approximately 25 cm.
What is the risk?
- The toy contains an excessive amount of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value up to 18.5%). 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 14/03/2022
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 14/03/2022
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 14/03/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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