EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Set of plastic toys “Farm Set” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00011/23
Summary
The toy contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 0.57% and 3.19% by weight, respectively). These phthalates 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
Set of plastic toys
- Name / model
- Farm Set · LD-612
- Barcode
- 5902496167357
- Category
- Toys
- Set of plastic animal figurines.
What is the risk?
- The toy contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 0.57% and 3.19% by weight, respectively). These phthalates 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 24/11/2022
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 24/11/2022
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 24/11/2022
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