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Soft plastic balls — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0363/19
Summary
The product contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 13.24 % by weight) and di-butyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 3.6 % by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Soft plastic balls
- Name / model
- 15563
- Batch number(s)
- 3333330007331
- Category
- Toys
- Three small, soft plastic, coloured balls in a net.
What is the risk?
- The product contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 13.24 % by weight) and di-butyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 3.6 % by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the 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: 12/12/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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