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Plastic toy Rhubarb Duck Family “Yellow Duck Family” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00641/23
Summary
The plastic material of the ducks has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 26% and 1.3% by weight, respectively).In addition, the plastic packaging has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 15% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their…
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Product
Plastic toy — Rhubarb Duck Family
- Brand
- Rhubarb Duck Family
- Name / model
- Yellow Duck Family
- Barcode
- 61732571960
- Category
- Toys
- Yellow plastic ducks intended for children above 3 years of age.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the ducks has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 26% and 1.3% by weight, respectively).In addition, the plastic packaging has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 15% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. 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: 15/03/2023
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