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Plastic doll “Glam Girl” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01141/21
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 35% by weight) and di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP) (measured value: 3.4% by weight). 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
- Glam Girl · art. NO. 695-A
- Category
- Toys
- The box contains a doll, doll's boots, a handbag and a hat. The doll's head is made of soft plastic, the body - of hard plastic. The doll's synthetic fiber hair is tied with a rubber band, The doll is dressed in a dress.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 35% by weight) and di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP) (measured value: 3.4% by weight). 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: 23/07/2021
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