EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic doll BABY LOVE “Beautiful Baby, Happy” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1005/19
Summary
The plastic material of the doll contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 17.2% 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.
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Product
- Plastic baby doll, dressed in differently coloured overalls or cap.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 17.2% 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.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 18/06/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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