EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy doll “Mermaid Princess Dolls” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01411/20
Summary
The plastic material of the toy contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and di-isonylephthalate (DINP) (measured value up to: 10.6%, 1.6% and 4.7% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system and/or liver. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Toy doll
- Name / model
- Mermaid Princess Dolls
- Category
- Toys
- Mermaid princess dolls with multicoloured tails. 18cm.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the toy contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and di-isonylephthalate (DINP) (measured value up to: 10.6%, 1.6% and 4.7% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system and/or liver. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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