EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft plastic stickers GIM “Spectacular Spider-Man” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1160/16
Summary
null The stickers contain di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) (measured value: up to 9.6% by weight). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles articles which can be placed in the mouth by children.
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Product
- Plastic 2D stickers in a transparent packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The stickers contain di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) (measured value: up to 9.6% by weight). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles articles which can be placed in the mouth by children.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 29/06/2016
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