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Toy bus RUBBABU “Buss aktivitet rubbabu” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00642/23
Summary
The plastic of the tyres releases an excessive amount of N-nitrosatable substances (measured value up to: 1.57 mg/kg). Nitrosatable compounds can be converted into nitrosamines, which are genotoxic carcinogens via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could become exposed to them by putting the product in the mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with…
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Product
- Blue plastic bus with black plastic tires and three removable pieces (dark blue, orange and green). Product also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The plastic of the tyres releases an excessive amount of N-nitrosatable substances (measured value up to: 1.57 mg/kg). Nitrosatable compounds can be converted into nitrosamines, which are genotoxic carcinogens via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could become exposed to them by putting the product in the mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-12.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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