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Plastic toy Shatchi “Finger monkey” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0738/18
Summary
The orange monkey and multicoloured monkey contain di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 24.3% and 16.1% by weight respectively). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Battery-operated? plastic and fabric toy camouflage monkey, available in various colours: orange, multi-coloured, blue or green. Packaged in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- The orange monkey and multicoloured monkey contain di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 24.3% and 16.1% by weight respectively). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 19/04/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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