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Plastic toy Xihua Toys “Yellow Duck Adventure New Journey” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0434/19
Summary
The toy contains an excessive amount of 2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 43.8% by weight). 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
Plastic toy — Xihua Toys
- Brand
- Xihua Toys
- Name / model
- Yellow Duck Adventure New Journey
- Batch number(s)
- 8576778036616
- Category
- Toys
- 8 ducks made of yellow rubber material, supplied in a plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- The toy contains an excessive amount of 2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 43.8% by weight). 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 25/01/2019
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