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Plastic doll “Doctor -“ Let's do a health check“” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01440/22
Summary
The plastic material of the doll contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 29.1% 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
- Doctor -„ Let's do a health check“ · 1826, PG698K43
- Barcode
- 8592021006984
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll (nurse) about 30 cm tall with a red cross on her dress and hat, and very long hair of different colours. Product marketed for children older than 3 years of age.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 29.1% 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 07/10/2022
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