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Squeeze toy — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0155/18
Summary
The plastic material of the doll contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 48% by weight). This phthalate 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
Squeeze toy
- Name / model
- 4831695
- Batch number(s)
- 6951448316953
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic frog with big eyes, which lights up when squeezed. It is made of soft yellow plastic and wrapped in a transparent bag with an adhesive label containing various traceability information.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 48% by weight). This phthalate 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 28/12/2017
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