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Plastic doll TOY “Mermaid doll” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04023/25
Summary
The plastic material of the doll's head has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 25% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation, nor with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- Pink mermaid plastic doll with a flexible fin, 15 cm high and weighing about 25 g. Product sold online, in particular via fyndiq.se.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll's head has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 25% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation, nor with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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: 21/05/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 21/05/2025
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