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Toy bow and arrow set Easy Toys “Piccolo Arciere” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0934/19
Summary
The suction cups on the arrows contain bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 3.38% by weight) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 7.52% by weight).These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product contains also di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 0.29% by weight).This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing…
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Product
- Bow and arrow comprising a flexible yellow, orange and blue bow made of various polymers, linked at its ends with a white bow string so as to be able to fire arrows with a suction cup. Packaging: cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- The suction cups on the arrows contain bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 3.38% by weight) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 7.52% by weight).These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product contains also di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 0.29% by weight).This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the liver.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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