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Soft plastic toy - Teorema “Magici Pony” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02861/23
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values: 0.1%, 0.06%, <0.01% and <0.01% by weight, respectively).These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. This product does not comply with the REACH…
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Product
- Soft plastic toy horse with accessories
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values: 0.1%, 0.06%, <0.01% and <0.01% by weight, respectively).These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. This 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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 29/09/2023
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