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Plastic strings Ammi “Fils de scoubidous” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1506/18
Summary
The strings contain bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 30% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The migration of organotin compounds of the materials is too high (measured value: up to 63mg/kg). Organotins are toxic and may harm human health.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation, with the requirements…
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Product
- Glittery plastic strings, two different packs of assorted colours.
What is the risk?
- The strings contain bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 30% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The migration of organotin compounds of the materials is too high (measured value: up to 63mg/kg). Organotins are toxic and may harm human health.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation, with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard 71-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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