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Plastic toy LECOOL “Happy Bricks” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1177/16
Summary
null The plastic material of the cubes contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 7.8% by weight). This phtalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation the phtalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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Product
- Set of six soft plastic cubes in different colours with various images. The product is supplied in a cardboard box with plastic handle.
What is the risk?
- null The plastic material of the cubes contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 7.8% by weight). This phtalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation the phtalates 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: 12/09/2016
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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