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Plastic doll Marco's Toys “Submarine Mermaid” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0567/15
Summary
null The head of the doll contains 20% by weight by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles
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Product
Plastic doll — Marco's Toys
- Brand
- Marco's Toys
- Name / model
- Submarine Mermaid · JRF-338
- Batch number(s)
- 8435399012341
- Category
- Toys
- Mermaid doll with accessories in blister packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The head of the doll contains 20% by weight by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 14/04/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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