EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic doll Playbook “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1395/15
Summary
null The head of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 15.5% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.In addition, the doll contains di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value 6.89% by weight).According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles while…
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Product
- Plastic doll dressed as an Oriental princess. The doll comes in a transparent plastic bag with a label.
What is the risk?
- null The head of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 15.5% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.In addition, the doll contains di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value 6.89% 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 or 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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 27/10/2015
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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