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Plastic doll Guang da “Pretty Girl knockout” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01711/21
Summary
The doll contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 20.9% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The toy does not comply with the REACH regulation.
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Product
- Plastic doll about 17 cm tall with red shoes.
What is the risk?
- The doll contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 20.9% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The toy 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: 25/10/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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