EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic doll “Sweet princess the First” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1048/19
Summary
The plastic material of the toy contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 28.9% by weight). This phthalate 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
- Name / model
- Sweet princess the First · HM-044 (Doll with brown hair), , S 209 (Doll with blonde hair)
- Batch number(s)
- 8590492094325
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll, around 27cm tall, with long blonde/brown hair, sold in narrow, rectangular display boxes.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the toy contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 28.9% by weight). This phthalate 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- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawn from sale
- Date of entry into force: 29/05/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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