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Plastic doll “LAZY TOWN” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00028/23
Summary
The plastic material of the head and hands of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 21.32% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic doll
- Name / model
- LAZY TOWN · DKP8-443, WJ002
- Barcode
- 8877544114430
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll based on the film character from the series "LAZYTOWN" (Stephanie),about 28 cm tall with pink hair and with a purple handbag.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the head and hands of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 21.32% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. 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: 21/12/2022
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