EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic dolls "Fashion Girl" New Toys — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0461/12
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because the head and arms of the doll have been found to contain more than 0.2% by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).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
- Plastic dolls with various dresses and accessories. Ref: 5338C has long red plaits and a long pink dress, along with 3 other short yellow dresses and a green dress. Ref 5338A has long loose hair, also wears a pink dress, and is sold with another 3 dresses, in purple, blue and pink and dark crimson a
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because the head and arms of the doll have been found to contain more than 0.2% by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).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.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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