EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plush toy with suction cup “Soft pig” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01705/21
Summary
The suction cup of the toy contains an excessive amount of di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 6% by weight) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP)(measured value: up to 0.032% by weight). These phthalates 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 with suction cup
- Name / model
- Soft pig · m7
- Category
- Toys
- Plush toy in the shape of a (Sonic-like) pig with red dress and suction cup
What is the risk?
- The suction cup of the toy contains an excessive amount of di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 6% by weight) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP)(measured value: up to 0.032% by weight). These phthalates 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: 29/11/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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