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Plastic doll Midex “Grace Mermaid” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00401/21
Summary
The toy contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 19,3% 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 mermaid doll. The doll emits lights (fishtail contains non-replaceable batteries).
What is the risk?
- The toy contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 19,3% 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: 05/02/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 05/02/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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