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Plastic toy duck/Bath toys Denis “Yellow Duck Adventure New Journey” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1826/19
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP)(measured values: 24 %, 0.36 % and 0.28 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system and liver.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Yellow plastic toy duck with small ducks, packed in a net.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP)(measured values: 24 %, 0.36 % and 0.28 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system and liver.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 15/11/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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