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Plastic doll Hui Cui Wang Ju Chang “Modern Elegant Design Girl” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0403/16
Summary
null The doll's head contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 40% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation, DEHP, DBP and BBP phthalates are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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Product
Plastic doll — Hui Cui Wang Ju Chang
- Brand
- Hui Cui Wang Ju Chang
- Name / model
- Modern Elegant Design Girl · 71210
- Batch number(s)
- 3661427121005
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic baby doll with a white/blue striped pyjama and a pink soother. The doll is packed in a transparent plastic bag closed by a cardboard label.
What is the risk?
- null The doll's head contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 40% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation, DEHP, DBP and BBP phthalates are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 28/03/2016
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 25/03/2016
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 25/03/2016
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