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Plastic doll “ELENA OF AVALOR” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02312/23
Summary
The plastic material of the head of the doll contains an excessive concentration of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (up to 33% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Plastic doll
- Name / model
- ELENA OF AVALOR · 867
- Batch number(s)
- C05934
- Barcode
- 5881800059345
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll ELENA OF AVALOR and or with name “Lucky ELENA OF AVALOR“ (given on the side of the package) is about 16 cm tall, made of softened plastic, with different clothes and with dark hair in a ponytail and with red shoes.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the head of the doll contains an excessive concentration of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (up to 33% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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: 12/09/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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