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Plastic figures Fortnite (counterfeit) — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00042/20
Summary
The figure contains an excessive amount of of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 24 % by weight) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measures value up to 0.5 % by weight). DEHP may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The placing on the market and use of articles containing SCCPs is banned. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to…
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Product
Plastic figures — Fortnite (counterfeit)
- Brand
- Fortnite (counterfeit)
- Category
- Toys
- A set of plastic figures representing characters from a game.
What is the risk?
- The figure contains an excessive amount of of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 24 % by weight) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measures value up to 0.5 % by weight). DEHP may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The placing on the market and use of articles containing SCCPs is banned. 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 POP Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 08/10/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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