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Plastic doll Abababy “Mermaid Girl” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02504/26
Summary
The plastic material of the doll's arm and of the packaging have an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 0.16 % and 17 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Battery-operated plastic doll in the shape of a mermaid with yellow and green hair, a blue top, and a multi-coloured glittering tail, supplied with a small pink crown, a pink handbag, and a blue comb.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll's arm and of the packaging have an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 0.16 % and 17 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 24/06/2026
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 24/06/2026
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