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Plastic doll — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01476/21
Summary
The plastic material of the head of the doll contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 38.3 ± 15.3 % 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 (1907/2006) annex XVII, No 51.
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Product
Plastic doll
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll for hanging in a red or lilac tulle dress and pink shoes, 17cm high, without markings (hanging ring located in the doll's head)
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the head of the doll contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 38.3 ± 15.3 % 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 (1907/2006) annex XVII, No 51.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 12/10/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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