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Plastic dolls set Tasso “The Pretty girl” — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0580/18
Summary
The plastic material of the doll contains 2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured values: 23.9%, 0.7% and 3,51% by weight respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product also contains short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: 3100 mg/kg). SCCPs persist in the…
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Product
- Set of two plastic dolls packaged in a plastic bag
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll contains 2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured values: 23.9%, 0.7% and 3,51% by weight respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product also contains short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: 3100 mg/kg). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 22/03/2018
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