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Soft-toy backpack — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0603/18
Summary
The plastic material of the bear's shoes contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 17.3% by weight). This phthalate 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-toy backpack
- Name / model
- 920080-978288
- Batch number(s)
- 3438159782886
- Category
- Toys
- Children’s backpack in the form of a teddy bear wearing trousers, a shirt and shoes.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the bear's shoes contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 17.3% by weight). This phthalate 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 taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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