EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic doll “L.O.L. SURPRISE!, HAPPY EVERY DAY” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01626/22
Summary
The plastic material of the head of the doll contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 13.3 % 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
- L.O.L. SURPRISE!, HAPPY EVERY DAY · D1108
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll about 15 cm tall with plastic yellow hair and pink bangs and red shoes.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the head of the doll contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 13.3 % 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 08/11/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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