EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic doll “MY LOVELY GIRL WORLD” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1565/16
Summary
null The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 25.5% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. In addition, it contains di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value 14.3% by weight).According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare…
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Product
Plastic doll
- Name / model
- MY LOVELY GIRL WORLD · No.644
- Category
- Toys
- A plastic doll with purple and green hair, blue shiny dress and red shoes. Packed in a cardboard cone.
What is the risk?
- null The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 25.5% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. In addition, it contains di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value 14.3% by weight).According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while the phthalates DINP, DNOP and DIDP are prohibited in toys and childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 13/06/2016
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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