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Plastic doll with accessories “Il Castello Di Martina” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1740/19
Summary
The plastic material of the doll and the shoes contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 21.4%, 1.2% and 1.2 % by weight, respectively). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system and the liver.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic doll with accessories
- Name / model
- Il Castello Di Martina · Art. N°: 40210, No 2116-13
- Batch number(s)
- GTF00915112017, EAN 8022645402102
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll with accessories, packaging: blister with cardboard back.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll and the shoes contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 21.4%, 1.2% and 1.2 % by weight, respectively). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system and the liver.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 29/10/2019
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