EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic dolls “1.) Beautiful, 2.) Modern Happy” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0432/17
Summary
null The plastic material of the dolls' heads contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values more than 20 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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Product
Plastic dolls
- Name / model
- 1.) Beautiful, 2.) Modern Happy · 1.) Reference 632, Item 9032; , 2.) Reference 611, Item 9034
- Batch number(s)
- 1.) 8435351290329 2.) 8435351290343
- Category
- Toys
- 1.) A cardboard box with window containing two dolls and two puppies. 2.) A cardboard box with window containing two dolls.
What is the risk?
- null The plastic material of the dolls' heads contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values more than 20 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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: 27/02/2017
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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