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Plastic doll Everpink “Sweet Baby Doll” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1688/18
Summary
The plastic material of the doll's head contains 2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 8.7 % 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 with accessories, packaged in a cardboard box with plastic window.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll's head contains 2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 8.7 % 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 17/08/2018
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