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Plastic cooking set iCom Poland “Unknown” — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0354/14
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk due to the excessive presence of Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in the plastic material of the bag (12 % by mass). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.The product poses…
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Product
Plastic cooking set — iCom Poland
- Brand
- iCom Poland
- Name / model
- Unknown · Unknwon
- Batch number(s)
- 102013008164496900008164497
- Category
- Toys
- Set of toys consisting of a transparent plastic bag containing various kitchen utensils made of coloured plastic.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk due to the excessive presence of Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in the plastic material of the bag (12 % by mass). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.The product poses an environmental risk (chemical pollution) because the plastic bag contains 0.88% short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs). The product does not comply with the Commission Regulation 519/2012 on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 21/01/2014
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