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Plastic toy “Svart plastråtta” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00560/23
Summary
The plastic material of the toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), di-isononyl phthalate) (DINP) and diizodecyl phthalate (DIDP) (measured value up to 0.28 %, 30 % and 0.16 % by weight respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic toy
- Name / model
- Svart plastråtta
- Category
- Toys
- A rat made of black soft plastic (PVC).
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), di-isononyl phthalate) (DINP) and diizodecyl phthalate (DIDP) (measured value up to 0.28 %, 30 % and 0.16 % by weight respectively). 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): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 19/01/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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