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Plastic toy LOVELY COLLECTION “Toy sheep” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00466/25
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of di-'isononyl' phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 36.95% by weight), whereas the plastic packaging has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 19.54% by weight). DINP and DEHP may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system, while DINP can also cause possible…
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Product
Plastic toy — LOVELY COLLECTION
- Brand
- LOVELY COLLECTION
- Name / model
- Toy sheep
- Category
- Toys
- Set of four plastic toys, in the shape of sheep dressed in bowties. Each sheep is about 9 cm and dyed white-green, pink, blue, and yellow-brown, respectively.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of di-'isononyl' phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 36.95% by weight), whereas the plastic packaging has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 19.54% by weight). DINP and DEHP may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system, while DINP can also cause possible damage to their liver. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 17/07/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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