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Plastic dolls “Beauty Girl / Generous Enthusiasm” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0901/16
Summary
null The heads of the dolls contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 25.5% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The product contains di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured values up to 12.5% by weight).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
- Beauty Girl / Generous Enthusiasm · NO. 20125
- Batch number(s)
- 6910238880012
- Category
- Toys
- Set of two dolls and some fashion accessories, supplied in cardboard packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The heads of the dolls contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 25.5% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The product contains di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured values up to 12.5% by weight).According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while the phthalates DINP, DNOP and DIDP are prohibited in toys and childcare articles which 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: 22/06/2016
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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