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Plastic doll “Fashion Girls” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01250/24
Summary
The plastic material of the doll has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: up to 16% and 12% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation
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Product
Plastic doll
- Name / model
- Fashion Girls · QS08
- Barcode
- 8102611520082
- Category
- Toys
- The head of the doll is made of soft plastic, the body is made of hard plastic, the hair is made of synthetic fibre. The doll is dressed in a dress and shoes.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: up to 16% and 12% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible 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: Unknown
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