EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic toys “Zabawka” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0675/18
Summary
The plastic material of the toy contains 2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 22,8 %). 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
- Name / model
- Zabawka · PTE094972
- Batch number(s)
- EAN: 6991200949722
- Category
- Toys
- Set of two plastic ponies and a toy plastic baby bottle. Packaged in plastic bag with cardboard label.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the toy contains 2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 22,8 %). 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: 16/02/2018
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