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Plastic doll Bilbo “Cute Baby” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0751/17
Summary
null The plastic material of the doll's head contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 11.4% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation, the phtahalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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Product
- A plastic doll with pink and blond hair dressed in pink dress and red shoes. Packed in a cardboard box with a transparent window at the front.
What is the risk?
- null The plastic material of the doll's head contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 11.4% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation, the phtahalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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: 13/12/2016
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 10/11/2016
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