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Soft toy POP MART “The Monsters Big into Energy” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00660/26
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 26.2 % by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. Moreover, the product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 68.4 mg/kg by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not…
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Product
- Soft toy in the shape of a Labubu-like monster with a metal ring. Part of the "Have A Seat" collection. The face, arms and legs of the toy are made of hard polymer material, the rest of the body is soft.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 26.2 % by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. Moreover, the product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 68.4 mg/kg by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 09/02/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 09/02/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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