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Plastic dolls Guangda “Glamour Girl - Fashion Girl” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1924/13
Summary
null The products pose a chemical risk because the heads of the doll contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) above the permitted levels (measured value up to 13.3 % 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…
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Product
- Plastic dolls of about 15 cm sold in four different types with the head and body in white, brown, purple and green respectively. The dolls have long hair and accessories. The products are supplied in a cardboard box with a transparent window.
What is the risk?
- null The products pose a chemical risk because the heads of the doll contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) above the permitted levels (measured value up to 13.3 % 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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 02/12/2013
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