EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic doll Mega Creative “Sofi” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0763/18
Summary
The doll's head contains 2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 23.7 % 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 — Mega Creative
- Brand
- Mega Creative
- Name / model
- Sofi · NO.BBL77193 (on packaging)Index 361943 (on attached label)
- Batch number(s)
- EAN: 5902012781043
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll packaged in a cardboard box with a plastic window.
What is the risk?
- The doll's head contains 2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 23.7 % 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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 24/04/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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