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Toy duck set “Kaczka plywacka 10cm” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02408/24
Summary
The plastic material of the toy contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 11.1 %, 0.88% and 26.6 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Toy duck set
- Name / model
- Kaczka plywacka 10cm · 704-95A231242
- Barcode
- 8767502312421
- Category
- Toys
- Set of rubber squeaky toy ducks, one large (10 cm of length) and three small (4 cm of length) yellow ducks, with orange beaks. The ducks have an air valve on the bottom.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the toy contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 11.1 %, 0.88% and 26.6 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system. 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 15/08/2024
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