EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic balls Midex “Pilka” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00520/21
Summary
The toy contains an excessive amount of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value up to 30,3% 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 and the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- Set of three plastic balls.
What is the risk?
- The toy contains an excessive amount of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value up to 30,3% 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 and the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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: 27/01/2021
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