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Plastic doll set Doc McStuffins “Toy Hospital - Doctor's Bag Set” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1653/18
Summary
The plastic material of the doll contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 27.2 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic doll set — Doc McStuffins
- Brand
- Doc McStuffins
- Name / model
- Toy Hospital - Doctor's Bag Set · No. 327
- Category
- Toys
- A plastic, toy doctor's set packed in a cardboard box with transparent lid.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 27.2 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 18/10/2018
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