EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy with suction cup dopaodoll “sunfi ower bear” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1699/17
Summary
null The plastic material of the suction cup contains di (2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 39% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage of the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalate DEHP is prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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Product
- Plush teddy bear (approx. 25 cm high) with a suction cup attached by a cord. There is an embroidered “Big” inscription on the bear’s foot. The product is available in four different colours.
What is the risk?
- null The plastic material of the suction cup contains di (2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 39% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage of the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalate DEHP is prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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: 06/11/2017
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 06/11/2017
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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