EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic doll “Beautiful Elf” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03030/25
Summary
The toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 21% 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 doll
- Name / model
- Beautiful Elf · VTV-2271-40
- Barcode
- 6905610065965
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic dolls, approximately. 28 cm tall. Each doll has different coloured hair (blue, yellow, red). Dolls are wearing short shiny sleeveless dresses (blue, yellow, red) with wings on the back.
What is the risk?
- The toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 21% 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): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 11/08/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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