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Plastic doll “CHARM Beauty” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00702/22
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 15,9% 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
- CHARM Beauty · Y007, 700A10
- Barcode
- 6920211118025
- Category
- Toys
- Doll in a dress with a bracelet on her hands and a piece of jewelry on her neck. The doll's head is made of soft plastic, whereas the body is made of hard plastic and the hair is made of synthetic fiber.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 15,9% 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 03/05/2022
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