EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic doll “Beautiful Ana” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00675/21
Summary
The plastic material of the toy contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), (measured value up to 19,8% by weight). This phthalate 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 doll
- Name / model
- Beautiful Ana · YT08779
- Barcode
- 6933893328460
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll with plastic accessories.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the toy contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), (measured value up to 19,8% by weight). This phthalate 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 21/04/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 21/04/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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