EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic doll Beauty “EnchanTimals CARING IS OUR EVERYTHING” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00107/23
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 33,8% by weight).This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Plastic doll about 30 cm tall, with small animal ears and red hair. The package contains a white teddy bear about 5 cm tall. The product is intended for children over 3 years of age.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 33,8% by weight).This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. 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: 06/01/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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