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Plastic strings “Fonószál” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01814/21
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of diizononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 29% by weight) and diizodecyl phthalate (DIDP)(measured value: 3.9% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic strings
- Name / model
- Fonószál · nk1302
- Barcode
- 5998659874224
- Category
- Toys
- Coloured plastic creative strings packed in nylon bags.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of diizononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 29% by weight) and diizodecyl phthalate (DIDP)(measured value: 3.9% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 03/08/2021
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 03/08/2021
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