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Plastic doll “Babydocka 27 cm med tillbehör” — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00638/23
Summary
The transparent plastic packaging has an excessive concentration of cadmium and bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 0.032 % by weight and 20% by weight). Cadmium poses a risk to the environment and DEHP may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The packaging does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic doll
- Name / model
- Babydocka 27 cm med tillbehör · 13481
- Barcode
- 7392870134811
- Category
- Toys
- A baby doll made of PVC plastic with accessories, intended for children above three years old.
What is the risk?
- The transparent plastic packaging has an excessive concentration of cadmium and bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 0.032 % by weight and 20% by weight). Cadmium poses a risk to the environment and DEHP may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The packaging does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 10/03/2023
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