EU alert · Safety Gate Risk: Other types of alerts Toys
Plastic dolls — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00136/22
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of bis(2- ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 34% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic dolls
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic toy dolls and accessories in bulk without markings.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of bis(2- ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 34% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 16/06/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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