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Toy ball with Pokemon — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01416/24
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values: up to 1.4% and 17% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possibly damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Toy ball with Pokemon
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic spheres toy containing reproductions of Pokémon characters.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values: up to 1.4% and 17% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possibly 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 01/09/2022
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