EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic doll with accessories. “Mebex TM, by Fashion Pretty Girl” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01553/20
Summary
The plastic material of the doll contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 37.9 % 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
- Mebex TM, by Fashion Pretty Girl · 338
- Batch number(s)
- HT-4325
- Barcode
- 0086109574345
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll about 30 cm tall. The doll with accessories (dress, hat, plastic handbag and shoes, mirror, jewelry).
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 37.9 % 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 22/09/2020
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