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Plastic toy Comansi — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00665/23
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of Diisononylphtalate (DINP) (measured values up to 11.3 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- SpongeBob SquarePants plastic toy.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of Diisononylphtalate (DINP) (measured values up to 11.3 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 22/02/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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