EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy with key ring POP MART “Labubu The monsters - Big into energy” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00662/26
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 12% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- Soft toy in the shape of a brown Labubu-like monster in three colours. Product sold online, in particular via Allegro and Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 12% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 06/02/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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