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Squeeze toy CPRNQY “2‑piece stress ball set” — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02153/26
Summary
The toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 8.95 % by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possibly damage to the reproductive system. Additionally, the product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: 1.2 % by weight). SCCPs persist in the environment…
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Product
- Small squeeze toy in the shape of a ball (5 cm diameter).
- Sold online: Amazon(B0DPHVMK61) /
What is the risk?
- The toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 8.95 % by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possibly damage to the reproductive system. Additionally, the product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: 1.2 % by weight). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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