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Toy animals set “Farm set” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1276/14
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: pig: 2.2% by weight; dog: 1.8% by weight; horse: 0.42% by weight; cow: 0.29% by weight).According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed…
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Product
Toy animals set
- Name / model
- Farm set · Item No.: H636
- Batch number(s)
- 5204214004587
- Category
- Toys
- Toy set of 6 plastic animals (2 cows, 2 pigs, a dog and a horse). Packaging: transparent plastic bag with a blue cardboard that bears a label with indications in Greek.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: pig: 2.2% by weight; dog: 1.8% by weight; horse: 0.42% by weight; cow: 0.29% by weight).According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 06/06/2014
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