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Plastic doll “Frozen (may be counterfeit)” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0162/15
Summary
null The head of the doll and the snowman contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 20% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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Product
Plastic doll
- Name / model
- Frozen (may be counterfeit) · H340A
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll and snowman. The product includes shoe accessories for the doll and is supplied in cardboard packaging. The product imitates a cartoon character.THE PRODUCT IS OR MAY BE COUNTERFEIT.
What is the risk?
- null The head of the doll and the snowman contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 20% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 12/01/2015
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