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Plastic toys Mega Creative “Zabawka do kapieli” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00406/21
Summary
The toy contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 20,7% 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 toys — Mega Creative
- Brand
- Mega Creative
- Name / model
- Zabawka do kapieli · INDEX 454146
- Barcode
- EAN 5903246484199
- Category
- Toys
- Set of plastic bath toys.
What is the risk?
- The toy contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 20,7% 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: 27/01/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 27/01/2021
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