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Plastic doll “Fashion Aagel Girls HAPPY” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01469/22
Summary
The doll's head contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 44.5% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic doll
- Name / model
- Fashion Aagel Girls HAPPY · 125
- Batch number(s)
- XB-447
- Barcode
- 8419822992523
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll about 13 cm tall with plastic ice cream and lollipop. The doll is barefoot. With the indication that the toy is for children above three years old.
What is the risk?
- The doll's head contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 44.5% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their 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: 13/10/2022
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