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Plastic doll Midex “Butterfly Magically” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1806/18
Summary
The plastic material of the doll contains 2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 1,7 % 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 depicting a fairy. Exists in four different combinations of hair colour and clothes. Sold in a blister pack with plastic front and cardboard back.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll contains 2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 1,7 % 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): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 25/10/2018
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