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Toy car “Cute Mini Movable Cars Mold” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00098/22
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) (measured value up to 0,7 mg/kg). PAHs may cause cancer and are also mutagenic and toxic for reproduction. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Toy car
- Name / model
- Cute Mini Movable Cars Mold
- Category
- Toys
- Orange, green, red and yellow toy cars.The product was also sold online, in particular via Joom.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) (measured value up to 0,7 mg/kg). PAHs may cause cancer and are also mutagenic and toxic for reproduction. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 06/12/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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