EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Squeezable toy “Children’s toy” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0191/19
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 12% by weight) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (26% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Squeezable toy
- Name / model
- Children’s toy
- Category
- Toys
- Five small, plastic animal toys in a small, transparent plastic bag with cardboard label.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 12% by weight) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (26% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 26/11/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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