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Plastic toy “My Little Pony Figure” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00047/21
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of di-iso-nonylftalat (DINP) (measured value: 16.1 % by weight).This phthalate 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
Plastic toy
- Name / model
- My Little Pony Figure
- Category
- Toys
- Figure in the shape of an unicorn part of a 12-piece set. The product was also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of di-iso-nonylftalat (DINP) (measured value: 16.1 % by weight).This phthalate 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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