EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Radio-controlled toy Joki Time “Farm Truck” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1613/12
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because the farm truck contains 0.14 % by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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Product
- A green and red model tractor/digger in a box; the packaging carries the statement that the toy is intended for children under three years of age.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because the farm truck contains 0.14 % by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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