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Plastic doll Gazelo Toys “Beauty” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1280/18
Summary
The plastic material of the doll contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 2% by weight) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 0.99% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic doll — Gazelo Toys
- Brand
- Gazelo Toys
- Name / model
- Beauty · G075592-506-3/4 - 3358 (on attached label)NO.506 (on packaging)
- Batch number(s)
- EAN: 5907773966159
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll-mermaid with accessories. Packed in a blister with a cardboard back.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 2% by weight) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 0.99% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 23/07/2018
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