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Plastic ball Toys 4 All “Pilka z kolcami 21 cm” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01468/24
Summary
The toy contains an excessive amount of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values: up to 19.5% and 1.45% 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 — Toys 4 All
- Brand
- Toys 4 All
- Name / model
- Pilka z kolcami 21 cm · EB014387
- Batch number(s)
- 25022012
- Barcode
- 8601501220281
- Category
- Toys
- Spiked plastic ball with a diameter of approximately 21 cm.
What is the risk?
- The toy contains an excessive amount of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values: up to 19.5% and 1.45% 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: 25/04/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 25/04/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 25/04/2024
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