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Plastic doll with accessories Bath Tub “Bath Tub Baby in a bath with accessories” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01581/22
Summary
The swimming wheel and transparent plastic contain an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 0.58 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Plastic doll in the form of a small baby, which is sold together with a set of toy accessories: plastic bathtub, shower, soap, duck and swimming wheel.
What is the risk?
- The swimming wheel and transparent plastic contain an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 0.58 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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