EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic doll Principessa Butterfly “‘E’ Mio’” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0981/19
Summary
The pink boots and the head of the doll contain an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 15.9% and 24.3% by weight respectively). The boots contain as well an excessive amount of diisononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 1.1% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.The product does not comply with the…
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Product
Plastic doll — Principessa Butterfly
- Brand
- Principessa Butterfly
- Name / model
- ‘E’ Mio’ · Art. 5382
- Batch number(s)
- Batch G18
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll with pink hair. The doll is sold in a cardboard box with plastic window.
What is the risk?
- The pink boots and the head of the doll contain an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 15.9% and 24.3% by weight respectively). The boots contain as well an excessive amount of diisononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 1.1% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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