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Plastic doll set “Focus Girl Wild” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1818/19
Summary
The plastic material of the doll's head contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 17.4% 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
- Name / model
- Focus Girl Wild · N° 888
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll with accessories packed in a blister pack with a cardboard back.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll's head contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 17.4% 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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