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Toy dinosaurs Dinosaur World “Dinosaur the world” — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00648/23
Summary
The transparent plastic packaging has an excessive concentration of cadmium and bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 0.033 % and 20% by weight respectively). Cadmium poses a risk to the environment and DEHP may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The packaging does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the requirements of the Directive on…
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Product
Toy dinosaurs — Dinosaur World
- Brand
- Dinosaur World
- Name / model
- Dinosaur the world · 12975X
- Barcode
- 7392870129756
- Category
- Toys
- A set with several plastic dinosaurs in different colours.
What is the risk?
- The transparent plastic packaging has an excessive concentration of cadmium and bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 0.033 % and 20% by weight respectively). Cadmium poses a risk to the environment and DEHP may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The packaging does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 10/03/2023
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