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Plastic doll “VERY FUNNY GIRL” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01833/20
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (39.0 % 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
- VERY FUNNY GIRL · N0.0618
- Batch number(s)
- ART N0.8438, Batch: 20191115, 176 635
- Barcode
- 8718481284384
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll of about 10 cm tall with accessories (plastic green handbag and drinking bottle with a straw). Dolls can have different coloured hair. 3+ for ages.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (39.0 % 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 22/10/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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