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Plastic doll “FAD GIRL” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0074/18
Summary
The doll's head contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 11.4% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage of the reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic doll
- Name / model
- FAD GIRL · NO: 807
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll with a textile dress, about 23cm tall. Other inscriptions: MAGIC GIRL / Hong SHENG
What is the risk?
- The doll's head contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 11.4% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage of 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: 20/12/2017
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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