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Plastic doll “Girl Beautiful” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00097/20
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)(measured value: 45.1 % by weight). This phthalate 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
- Girl Beautiful
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll wearing different coloured outfits.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)(measured value: 45.1 % by weight). This phthalate 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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 09/12/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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