EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic toys — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01837/24
Summary
The toy contains an excessive amount of di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 2.3% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The products does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic toys
- Name / model
- toys · MK5812272 (1452)
- Barcode
- 1452000000006
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic toys in the shape of animals.
What is the risk?
- The toy contains an excessive amount of di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 2.3% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The products does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 03/07/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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