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Plastic toys “Peppa Pig” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0586/15
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because the toys contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) above the permitted levels (measured value:17% by weight). This phthalate may harm health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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Product
Plastic toys
- Name / model
- Peppa Pig · Unknown
- Batch number(s)
- 6919867213253
- Category
- Toys
- Toy pig family consisting of four pigs: mom, dad and two children. Packed into a transparent plastic bag with stapled cardboard label bearing the name "Peppa Pig", the bar code, country of origin and CE marking. Age: 3+ years.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because the toys contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) above the permitted levels (measured value:17% by weight). This phthalate may harm health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 02/04/2015
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