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Plastic dolls “Happy Girl” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0448/14
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because the heads of the two dolls both contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) above the permitted levels (measured values: 25.5% and 24.7% by weight). Furthermore, a chemical risk can occur if the child swallows the button batteries, which can be easily accessed.The product does not comply with REACH Regulation, with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the…
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Product
Plastic dolls
- Name / model
- Happy Girl · Ref. 3023
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Toys
- A boy and girl doll in wedding outfits. The product is supplied in a cardboard box with a transparent front part.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because the heads of the two dolls both contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) above the permitted levels (measured values: 25.5% and 24.7% by weight). Furthermore, a chemical risk can occur if the child swallows the button batteries, which can be easily accessed.The product does not comply with REACH Regulation, with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62115.
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: 06/03/2014
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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