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Plastic doll set “Fashion Doll” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0728/15
Summary
null The head of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 13,7 % by weight) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value 0,21% by weight). The dog also contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 28,6% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP and DBP…
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Product
Plastic doll set
- Name / model
- Fashion Doll · No. 1868-5 (on the package) No. 106554 (on the label)
- Batch number(s)
- 8585030106554
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll with long blond hair, yellow skirt, blue top and pink shoes. The package also includes a plastic dog and comb. Packed in a cardboard box with a transparent plastic window on the front side.
What is the risk?
- null The head of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 13,7 % by weight) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value 0,21% by weight). The dog also contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 28,6% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP and DBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 10/04/2015
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 10/04/2015
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