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Plastic doll — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00976/23
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP)(measured values up to 30.69% and 1.26% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic doll
- Name / model
- 668
- Barcode
- 5295000631643
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll in a cardboard box with transparent cover.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP)(measured values up to 30.69% and 1.26% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. 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
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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