EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00761/25
Summary
The plastic parts of the product have an excessive concentration of DEHP (measured value:15.6%). DEHP may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. Moreover, the toy has small parts (eyes and nose) which can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the Toy Safety Directive and the European…
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Product
Soft toy
- Category
- Toys
- Teddy bear approximately 17 cm tall with a T-shirt bearing the words ‘I love Firenze’. A fabric ring is sewn to the top of the head so that the toy can be hung up.
What is the risk?
- The plastic parts of the product have an excessive concentration of DEHP (measured value:15.6%). DEHP may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. Moreover, the toy has small parts (eyes and nose) which can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the Toy Safety Directive and the European standard 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 04/07/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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