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Plastic toy NUVITA “Giulietta” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1484/19
Summary
The product releases an excessive amount of Nitrosatable substances (measured value: 2.7 mg/kg). Nitrosatable compounds can be converted into nitrosamines, which are genotoxic carcinogens via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure. A child can get exposed to them by putting the giraffe in the mouth.The product does not comply with Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European Standard EN 71112.
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Product
- Plastic giraffe for young children packed in a transparent plastic box.
What is the risk?
- The product releases an excessive amount of Nitrosatable substances (measured value: 2.7 mg/kg). Nitrosatable compounds can be converted into nitrosamines, which are genotoxic carcinogens via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure. A child can get exposed to them by putting the giraffe in the mouth.The product does not comply with Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European Standard EN 71112.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 23/08/2019
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