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Plastic doll “Paula” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01509/21
Summary
The plastic material of the doll's hand contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 1,13% by weight) and di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value up to 1,76% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system and liver. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic doll
- Name / model
- Paula · A838039
- Barcode
- 5901353095796
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll's hand contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 1,13% by weight) and di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value up to 1,76% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system and liver. 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: 05/10/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 05/10/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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