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Plastic toy set Girlz Club “My fashion dress up set” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1863/17
Summary
The transparent material of the sandals contains di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 0,45 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage of the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalate DEHP is prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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Product
Plastic toy set — Girlz Club
- Brand
- Girlz Club
- Name / model
- My fashion dress up set · PCH-931
- Batch number(s)
- 6438114532850
- Category
- Toys
- Dressing-up set with high-heeled sandals, tiara, earrings, bow that can be attached to hair, neckless, small purse and gloves. Set is sold in pink, light blue and rose. Packed in cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- The transparent material of the sandals contains di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 0,45 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage of the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalate DEHP is prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 23/11/2017
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