EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic doll Manny® “Fashion BEAUTIFUL GIRL” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00226/23
Summary
The plastic material of the head of the doll has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 21,2% 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 about 23 cm tall with pink shoes and comb, for children above 3 years.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the head of the doll has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 21,2% 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: 30/01/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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