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Plastic doll Mega Creative “Cutherid The funny mermaid” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00604/25
Summary
The toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 29.5% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possibly damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic doll — Mega Creative
- Brand
- Mega Creative
- Name / model
- Cutherid The funny mermaid · QJ030
- Barcode
- 5902643683891
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll with a mermaid tail and water creatures.
What is the risk?
- The toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 29.5% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possibly 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): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 06/02/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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