EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic doll — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00832/23
Summary
The plastic material of the doll has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) (DEHP) and Di- (butyl) phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 8,48 % and 5,45 by weight, respectively).These phthalates 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
- KQ051
- Category
- Toys
- A plastic doll with accessories in a cardboard with transparent cover.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) (DEHP) and Di- (butyl) phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 8,48 % and 5,45 by weight, respectively).These phthalates 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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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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