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Plastic doll Baby Home “Beautiful doll” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0038/18
Summary
The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 35.2% by weight), di-butyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 0.01% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. It also contains di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 0.006 % by weight). The product does not comply with the requirements of the REACH…
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Product
- Plastic doll packed in a cardboard box with a transparent window.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 35.2% by weight), di-butyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 0.01% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. It also contains di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 0.006 % by weight). The product does not comply with the requirements of the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 18/08/2017
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 18/08/2017
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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