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Police toy set Police “Mega police-set” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01187/22
Summary
The transparent plastic material of the black case for the card holder contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 12% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
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Product
- The toy set consists of handcuffs and a grey gun, a blue lantern, a black case for a card holder, two batteries and a toy police radio.
What is the risk?
- The transparent plastic material of the black case for the card holder contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 12% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing 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: 08/08/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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