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Plastic doll “Fashion Sweet” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00301/20
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP)(measured values up to: 38.13 % and 1.66 % 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 Sweet · Nº.F329
- Barcode
- 6991209483036
- Category
- Toys
- A plastic doll wearing yellow shorts and a blouse.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP)(measured values up to: 38.13 % and 1.66 % 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 01/11/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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