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Skipping rope Adar “Skakanka [Skipping rope]” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0693/17
Summary
null The plastic material of the skipping rope contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value 0.142 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.In addition, it contains diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value 22.8% by weight)…
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Product
- Coloured skipping rope made of elastic plastic material with blue plastic handles.
What is the risk?
- null The plastic material of the skipping rope contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value 0.142 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.In addition, it contains diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value 22.8% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 12/04/2017
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