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Plastic doll “JÁTÉK” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01406/23
Summary
The doll has an excessive concentration of di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 32% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic doll
- Name / model
- JÁTÉK · NNSUM-20212
- Barcode
- 2017220212012
- Category
- Toys
- A plastic doll dressed in a peach-coloured tulle dress with a key ring on its head. Size: cc. 25 cm
What is the risk?
- The doll has an excessive concentration of di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 32% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system. 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 09/06/2023
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 09/06/2023
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