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Plastic toy Già Quinto “Animali marini” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00201/25
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 0.48% by weight). This phthalate 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 toy — Già Quinto
- Brand
- Già Quinto
- Name / model
- Animali marini · 1314-1221
- Batch number(s)
- 1314/1221
- Barcode
- 8058486092615
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic toys in the shape of sea animals.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 0.48% by weight). This phthalate 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 22/11/2024
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