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Plastic doll HAIRDORABLES “BIG HAIR - DON'T CARE!” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1480/19
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)(measured values: 28 % and 15 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system and liver.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic doll — HAIRDORABLES
- Brand
- HAIRDORABLES
- Name / model
- BIG HAIR - DON'T CARE! · P-1456-1, N0.001
- Batch number(s)
- 4750000003117
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll with long brown hair. The product is supplied in a cardboard box with a transparent front part.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)(measured values: 28 % and 15 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system and liver.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 01/08/2019
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