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Plastic doll “Beauty” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01423/24
Summary
The plastic material of the doll contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)(measured values up to 17% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children by 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
- Beauty · BLO18B
- Barcode
- 690211118261
- Category
- Toys
- Doll made of polymer, with colourful clothes and dark hair.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)(measured values up to 17% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children by 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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