EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic doll Wiky “Sofia, Fashion Show” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1312/14
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because the head of the doll contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 36.1% by weight).Phthalates may cause harm to the unborn child and have possible risk of impaired fertility and a negative effect on the development of reproductive organs.According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare…
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Product
- Plastic dolls about 29 cm tall with blond hair with accessories:1. Two handbags, stilettos, brush, two silver necklaces.2. Handbag, stilettos, brush, silver necklace. 3. Shoes and handbagIndividual items of dolls are dressed in different coloured dresses.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because the head of the doll contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 36.1% by weight).Phthalates may cause harm to the unborn child and have possible risk of impaired fertility and a negative effect on the development of reproductive organs.According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 21/07/2014
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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