EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic doll Mega Creative “Lalka syrenka [Mermaid doll ]” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0372/17
Summary
null The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 34.3% by weight). 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 — Mega Creative
- Brand
- Mega Creative
- Name / model
- Lalka syrenka [Mermaid doll ] · Index 304123
- Batch number(s)
- 5901350244296
- Category
- Toys
- The set consists of a plastic mermaid doll (approx 30 cm) and small plastic sea creatures. The doll's torso and hands are made of hard plastic material; the head and tail are made of soft plastic material. Plastic packaging with a cardboard back.
What is the risk?
- null The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 34.3% by weight). 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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 14/02/2017
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