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Plastic doll “Emoticon cute doll” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03117/23
Summary
The plastic material of the doll has an excessive concentration of bis-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 17.4% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation
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Product
Plastic doll
- Name / model
- Emoticon cute doll · 8823
- Barcode
- 6933893304297
- Category
- Toys
- Toy doll made of polymer, in a plastic bed and with colourful clothes and a headband.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll has an excessive concentration of bis-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 17.4% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the 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: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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