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Plastic doll HAP PY “Cupcake surprise” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0946/18
Summary
The plastic material of the doll contains diisodecylphthalate (DIDP) (measured value: 13.3% by weight). This phthalate may cause possible damage to the liver.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- A plastic cupcake that can be transformed into a doll with a hat.The doll's head and skirt are made of soft plastic, the doll's body and hat are made of hard plastic. The toy is packed in cardboard and plastic packaging.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll contains diisodecylphthalate (DIDP) (measured value: 13.3% by weight). This phthalate may cause possible damage to the liver.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 14/06/2018
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