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Soft toy Oceano Paradiso — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01618/22
Summary
The product contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to: 37% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Soft toy — Oceano Paradiso
- Brand
- Oceano Paradiso
- Name / model
- 605-17
- Batch number(s)
- 2020-009.
- Barcode
- 692329200429
- Category
- Toys
- Colourful soft bath toys in the shape of animals (duck, crab, whale, starfish). With the indication that it is for children above three years old.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to: 37% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 06/10/2022
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