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Plastic doll with accessories — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00747/21
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 1.89% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic doll with accessories
- Name / model
- ITEM NO: ZHW124
- Barcode
- 5 907616 609427
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic doll dressed with shorts and shirt accompanied with varied plastic accessories.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 1.89% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their 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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 25/03/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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