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Plastic doll with accessories “Beauty New Series” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1445/18
Summary
The plastic material of the doll's head contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 28.3% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic doll with accessories
- Name / model
- Beauty New Series
- Category
- Toys
- Doll with removable soft plastic head and accessories (bicycle, helmet, two additional dresses) in colourful cardboard packaging.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll's head contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 28.3% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 28/08/2018
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 28/08/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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