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Plastic doll “Mermaid” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0239/19
Summary
The product contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 2.6% by weight) and di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value up to 27% by weight). These phthalates 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
- Name / model
- Mermaid · BLAL1275 (on attached label)NO. XH 28C (on packaging)
- Batch number(s)
- 5902719711275
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll packaged in a cardboard box with transparent window.
What is the risk?
- The product contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 2.6% by weight) and di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value up to 27% by weight). These phthalates 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: 23/11/2018
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