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Plastic doll set Kimo “Style Fashion Beauty Girl” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0721/15
Summary
null The face of the doll contains di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 22% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The doll contains also di-isononylpthalate (DINP) (measured value: 17% by weight).According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates…
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Product
- A plastic princess doll with long blond hair. The set includes five spare dresses (orange, green, dark pink, light pink and yellow-violet), two spare boots (red and violet), a pink handbag, a pink brush and a silver wand. The doll is dressed up in a light pink evening dress and a pink high heels.
What is the risk?
- null The face of the doll contains di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 22% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The doll contains also di-isononylpthalate (DINP) (measured value: 17% by weight).According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 21/04/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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