EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Scoubidous "Fashion Strings" GCS — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0930/11
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 4.3% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
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Product
- 30 plastic strands for braiding, in various colours; packaged with a card backing showing the text "30 Pieces" "Value Pack"; the product reference and bar code; the importer; CE mark and logo indicating the toy not suitable for children under 36 months.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 4.3% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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