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Sex toy Rimba “Rimba Palma Black” — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01602/25
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 6 % and 0.15 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Moreover, the solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 0.46 % by weight). Lead is harmful to…
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Product
- Sex toy.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 6 % and 0.15 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Moreover, the solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 0.46 % by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 17/03/2025
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