EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy backpack Tedi — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01278/26
Summary
The plastic material of the transparent from and pink back of the toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 21.7% by weight). DEHP may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Toy rucksack made of pink and pink glitter plastic with a transparent front, shaped as an animal face with plush ears, filled with pencils and other accessories.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the transparent from and pink back of the toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 21.7% by weight). DEHP may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 14/04/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 14/04/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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