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Toy animal figures Ausini “Farm set” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1854/17
Summary
The plastic figures contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 1.1% by weight) and di-butyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 7.4 % by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation, DEHP and DBP phthalates are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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Product
- Set of 6 toy animal figures (dog, horse, cow, bull and 2 pigs), packed in transparent plastic bag, sealed with printed cardboard label.
What is the risk?
- The plastic figures contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 1.1% by weight) and di-butyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 7.4 % by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation, DEHP and DBP phthalates are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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: 14/03/2017
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