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Plastic doll set “Frozen II” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00937/22
Summary
The plastic material of the dolls contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: up to 28.3% 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
- Frozen II · SK-41891
- Barcode
- 6880319418918
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll with brown hair and green dress and a plastic snowman.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the dolls contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: up to 28.3% 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): Informing importer about hazard in connection with a toy
- Date of entry into force: 27/06/2022
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 23/06/2022
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 22/06/2022
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