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Plush toy “Plush animals” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01192/20
Summary
The plastic material of the product's suction cup contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and(measured values: up to 37 % by weight). DEHP may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plush toy
- Name / model
- Plush animals · Item. S-2019014
- Barcode
- 6420190140142
- Category
- Toys
- Plush toy (in different shapes, including sheep, zebra, crocodile) with tab and suction cup.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product's suction cup contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and(measured values: up to 37 % by weight). DEHP may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 06/08/2020
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