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Plastic doll set Rong Long “Tutu Love - baby lovely dolls” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0209/16
Summary
null The plastic material of the duck contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 7.2% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The plastic of the duck also contains di-isononyl phtalate (DINP) (measured value: 32% by weight).According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and…
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Product
- Plastic doll set including a doll and various accessories including a yellow duck, pink clothes, a babies' bottle, plate, spoon, pacifier and diaper. The product is supplied in a cardboard box with a transparent window.
What is the risk?
- null The plastic material of the duck contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 7.2% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The plastic of the duck also contains di-isononyl phtalate (DINP) (measured value: 32% 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 and 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: 11/01/2016
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