EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic doll Guang da “Pretty Girl knockout” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00620/23
Summary
The plastic material of the suction cup has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP)(measured value up to 27.6% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- 15 cm tall plastic doll with a big head and blue eyes, for children over 36 months.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the suction cup has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP)(measured value up to 27.6% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 20/03/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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