EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic doll “Sofia the First” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0868/15
Summary
null The doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value more than 20% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage of the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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Product
Plastic doll
- Name / model
- Sofia the First · NO.SD-9
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Toys
- Dark-haired doll wearing a blue dress. The toy is made of flexible plastic. The doll is packed into cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value more than 20% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage of the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 29/05/2015
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 29/05/2015
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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