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Plastic balls Gazelo Toys “Pilka” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00054/20
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of dibutyl phthalate (DBP)(measured value: 0.21 % 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 balls — Gazelo Toys
- Brand
- Gazelo Toys
- Name / model
- Pilka · Z5221-Z5221-2412
- Barcode
- 5907773991793
- Category
- Toys
- Set of three plastic balls with spikes. Packaging: net bag.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of dibutyl phthalate (DBP)(measured value: 0.21 % 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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 29/11/2019
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