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Plastic mermaid doll Le Xiang Toys Factory “Lovely” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/2161/14
Summary
null The product contains 20.3 % by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles
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Product
Plastic mermaid doll — Le Xiang Toys Factory
- Brand
- Le Xiang Toys Factory
- Name / model
- Lovely · REG/048808
- Batch number(s)
- 5907542608532
- Category
- Toys
- A plastic mermaid doll with a blue, shining fish tail and long, blue hair. The doll comes as part of a set with a mirror, a hairbrush, a necklace and a tiara. The toy is packed in plastic attached to a cardboard backing on an underwater image.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains 20.3 % by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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