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Squeezable toy “Shrilling Chicken” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0370/19
Summary
The product contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 5.78 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Moreover, it may damage fertility and be a risk to the unborn child.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Squeezable toy
- Name / model
- Shrilling Chicken · YT-CHC03
- Batch number(s)
- 50110008
- Category
- Toys
- A yellow squeezable chicken, marketed as a pet toy, packed in a net bag closed with a cardboard label.
What is the risk?
- The product contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 5.78 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Moreover, it may damage fertility and be a risk to the unborn child.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 12/12/2018
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