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Plastic dolls Amatoys “The Mini Mermaids” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1798/13
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because the heads of the dolls contain di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 21.6% 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.
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Product
- Set of two dolls in the shape of mermaids, one large and one small, with a light. The products are supplied in cardboard blister packaging with marine pictures.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because the heads of the dolls contain di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 21.6% 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 05/09/2013
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