EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic toy JCToy “Jumping Bat” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1788/14
Summary
null The product contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) above the permitted levels (measured value: 2.6% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage of the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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Product
- Toy plastic black bat (dimension about 19 cm) with air balloon. The bat is wrapped in a plastic bag with a paper label.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) above the permitted levels (measured value: 2.6% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage of the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 10/10/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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