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Plastic toy “Baby Pet Bath Ankor Leksak” — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00228/22
Summary
The blue and green plastic contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and di-isobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 15.0 % and 13.7 % by weight respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The solders in the toy contain lead (measured value up to 50.7 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The…
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Product
Plastic toy
- Name / model
- Baby Pet Bath Ankor Leksak · 91440300MA5FLJ0R7K
- Category
- Toys
- Electric plastic toy in the shape of a duck for bath in soft plastic material. Product sold online, in particular via Joom.
What is the risk?
- The blue and green plastic contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and di-isobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 15.0 % and 13.7 % by weight respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The solders in the toy contain lead (measured value up to 50.7 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and with the requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 04/11/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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