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Plastic doll set “Toy mini figures monster animation model collection” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00161/22
Summary
The soft yellow plastic material contains an excessive amount of Diisononylphtalate (DINP) (measured values: 25,01 % by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic doll set
- Name / model
- Toy mini figures monster animation model collection
- Category
- Toys
- Small plastic figures in many colours. Product sold online, in particular via eBay.
What is the risk?
- The soft yellow plastic material contains an excessive amount of Diisononylphtalate (DINP) (measured values: 25,01 % by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 09/11/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 09/11/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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