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Plastic doll “Beautiful Charm Girl” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01804/20
Summary
The plastic material of the doll's head contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: 27 % 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 Charm Girl · N. ZR-061/ ST4248
- Barcode
- 5999105605102
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic toy doll with blond hair, in a fashionable cyclamen-colored dress. Size: about 30 cm.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll's head contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: 27 % 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 16/11/2020
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 16/11/2020
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