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Plastic doll “Sweet Love” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01229/20
Summary
The plastic material of the doll's head contains an excessive amount of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 0.3% by weight) and di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value up to 35.1% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system and liver. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic doll
- Name / model
- Sweet Love · Item n°: SE274168, N0.ZR-592
- Barcode
- 5907714486449
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll's head contains an excessive amount of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 0.3% by weight) and di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value up to 35.1% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system and liver. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 14/08/2020
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