EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic toy “Yellow Duck” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00059/21
Summary
The toy contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 24,7% by weight) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 8,6% by weight). These phthalates 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
- Name / model
- Yellow Duck
- Barcode
- 8576778036333
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic yellow ducks.
What is the risk?
- The toy contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 24,7% by weight) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 8,6% by weight). These phthalates 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 21/12/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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