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Plastic doll “Lovely DOLL” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01388/22
Summary
The plastic material of the head of the doll contains an excessive concentration of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).(up to 11.4 % by weight).This phthalate may harm the health of children by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Plastic doll
- Name / model
- Lovely DOLL · TNBL8919-22
- Barcode
- 6999200015942
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll (baby), about 13 cm tall with accessories: bathtub, shower set, balloon, pacifier and cap. With the indication that it is for children older than 3 years of age.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the head of the doll contains an excessive concentration of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).(up to 11.4 % by weight).This phthalate may harm the health of children by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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: 07/09/2022
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