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Plastic doll “Ever After High” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1056/18
Summary
The plastic material of the doll's head contains di (2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 14.9 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic doll
- Name / model
- Ever After High · GB6675-2003, NO.G-9
- Batch number(s)
- 1 225222 025016
- Category
- Toys
- Set of 2 plastic dolls (26 cm tall) with accessories in cardboard packaging. The dolls have flexible arms and legs.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll's head contains di (2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 14.9 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible 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: 11/07/2018
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