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Plastic doll “Magical MERMAID” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01362/22
Summary
The plastic material of the head of the doll contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 29.8% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic doll
- Name / model
- Magical MERMAID · 2007
- Batch number(s)
- TN1508-60
- Barcode
- 2021042120073
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic mermaid about 33 cm tall with a colourful fin, attached to the doll's body.
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 up to 29.8% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the 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: 20/09/2022
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