EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic doll Diversity Fashion — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1820/17
Summary
The plastic material of the doll´s head contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 18.9% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalate DEHP is prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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Product
Plastic doll — Diversity Fashion
- Brand
- Diversity Fashion
- Name / model
- No.8101A (on the label)N:134465 (on the label)
- Batch number(s)
- 8584156134465 (on the label)
- Category
- Toys
- A plastic doll with long blue hair, blue dress and pink shoes. Packed in a cardboard box with a transparent window.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll´s head contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 18.9% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalate DEHP is prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
Measures taken
- 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: 23/05/2017
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 23/05/2017
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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