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Plastic doll with accessories Sikaly “Fashion Mermaid” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1938/14
Summary
null The plastic material of the doll's arms contain 1 % by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. In addition, the product contains di-isononyl phthalate (DINP - 11.2 % by weight). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while…
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Product
- Plastic toy mermaid doll, 27cm in length. The doll has plastic fairy wings attached to it and various outfits. Each doll comes with an accessory item including a toy bracelet or a small mirror. The doll is packaged in a clear plastic box. Inside the box, the doll is attached to a cardboard back bear
What is the risk?
- null The plastic material of the doll's arms contain 1 % by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. In addition, the product contains di-isononyl phthalate (DINP - 11.2 % by weight). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 22/09/2014
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