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Plastic doll — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00666/23
Summary
The doll has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 20.79% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic doll
- Name / model
- PE127A
- Barcode
- 6902203083948
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll with cutlery accessories.
What is the risk?
- The doll has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 20.79% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 02/02/2023
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