EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic doll “Doll on hobby horse” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01125/22
Summary
The toy contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 7.8% and 1.9% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic doll
- Name / model
- Doll on hobby horse · YT09018
- Barcode
- EAN 6933893332863
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll on purple and blue hobby horse, with sweets.
What is the risk?
- The toy contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 7.8% and 1.9% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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