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Plastic doll “Sweet the First” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1183/18
Summary
The plastic material of the doll contains di (2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 25 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic doll
- Name / model
- Sweet the First · NO.2098
- Batch number(s)
- 8595500014319ITEM NO:bm1431K47
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll about 25 cm tall with long hair dressed as a princess. Available in three different versions each with a alternative dress.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll contains di (2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 25 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 24/07/2018
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