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Plastic strings L*S - Le Stelle Group “Fashion Strings” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1389/13
Summary
null The products pose a chemical risk because they contain 16% by weight (pack of 20) and 15% by weight (pack of 30) of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP).
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HazardChemical
Notified byItaly
Country of originPeople's Republic of China
Intended forConsumer
Product
Plastic strings — L*S - Le Stelle Group
- Brand
- L*S - Le Stelle Group
- Name / model
- Fashion Strings · Pack of 20: Item L 7695 , Pack of 30: Item L 07694
- Batch number(s)
- Pack of 20: 8034123076958Pack of 30: 8034123076941
- Category
- Toys
- Packets of 20 and 30 strands for braiding, known as "scoubidous", in various colours. A logo on the packaging indicates 'toy not suitable for children aged under 36 months' and the contradictory statement 'this product is not a toy'.
What is the risk?
- null The products pose a chemical risk because they contain 16% by weight (pack of 20) and 15% by weight (pack of 30) of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 16/09/2013
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