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Plastic doll “WeiSheng toy factory” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00462/23
Summary
The plastic material of the suction cup has an excessive concentration of di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 56.8 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic doll
- Name / model
- WeiSheng toy factory
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll about 27 cm tall with red shoes and with long yellow hair pulled back in a ponytail. The doll has a yellow crown, bracelet and earrings. Intended for children above 3 years of age.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the suction cup has an excessive concentration of di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 56.8 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. 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: 25/02/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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