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Plastic dolls Fantasy Toys — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1236/11
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 10% by weight of Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP). According to the REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys 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
Plastic dolls — Fantasy Toys
- Brand
- Fantasy Toys
- Name / model
- Ref.: FTC 50159
- Batch number(s)
- 8436031754834 Batch: 07/2010
- Category
- Toys
- Small doll that comes with accessories (comb, mirror, etc.), and some sweets. The packaging is a cardboard box. The front of the box is printed with “Girls. FTC 50159.” At the top are the words “FantasyToys”. The back of the packaging is printed with the following among other things: Batch: 07/2010.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 10% by weight of Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP). According to the REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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