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Plastic doll set “CRY Babys” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01741/22
Summary
The plastic material of the head of the doll contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 29.3% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic doll set
- Name / model
- CRY Babys · 8851
- Batch number(s)
- TN1505-120
- Barcode
- 6903282158145
- Category
- Toys
- Baby doll about 20 cm tall with plastic pink hair. Dressed in a hooded jumpsuit of various colors and patterns with pink ears. Set includes a plastic blue pacifier and a pink bottle, with the indication that is for children above three years old.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the head of the doll contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 29.3% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 24/11/2022
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