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Plastic doll H2O Just add water! “Mermaid girl, Rikki” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01472/20
Summary
The plastic material of the doll's head contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 13.2 % by weight).This phthalate 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 — H2O Just add water!
- Brand
- H2O Just add water!
- Name / model
- Mermaid girl, Rikki · 1289
- Barcode
- 1028832100001
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic mermaid about 25cm for children with more than 3 years old.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll's head contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 13.2 % by weight).This phthalate 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 19/10/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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