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Plastic dolls Guangda “Mermaid” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0496/16
Summary
null The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 33.2 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation, DEHP is prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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Product
- Plastic dolls with hair and clothes of different colours, supplied in a cardboard box with a transparent window.
What is the risk?
- null The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 33.2 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation, DEHP is prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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: 09/12/2015
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