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Plastic dog “Children's Toy” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0025/19
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 18% by weight) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (22% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic dog
- Name / model
- Children's Toy
- Category
- Toys
- Small transparant plastic bag with carton board and inside a green plastic dog.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 18% by weight) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (22% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children causing possible 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): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 26/11/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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