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Plastic ball “Volleyboll” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01634/21
Summary
The plastic of the ball contains and excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) and lead (measured value up to 23%, 27% and 0.12% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system and liver.Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may…
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Product
Plastic ball
- Name / model
- Volleyboll · 4843
- Barcode
- 7330570013821
- Category
- Toys
- A volley ball made of red, yellow and blue PVC plastic.
What is the risk?
- The plastic of the ball contains and excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) and lead (measured value up to 23%, 27% and 0.12% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system and liver.Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): The product was already sold out, but the importer will not import it again.
- Date of entry into force: 12/11/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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