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Snake toy Simba “Toy snake” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01584/21
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and Di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP) (measured values up to 20 % and 1.5% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Stretchy toy made of elastic polymer, two coloured, coming with a label with information.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and Di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP) (measured values up to 20 % and 1.5% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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