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Toy experimental kit MICRO PLANET “Chimie 1000” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1153/19
Summary
The plastic frame of the protective goggles contains bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 12.7 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Toy experimental kit — MICRO PLANET
- Brand
- MICRO PLANET
- Name / model
- Chimie 1000 · 488509, 605909
- Batch number(s)
- 5600849488509
- Category
- Toys
- Kit comprising booklet, overall, goggles, gloves, etc. and chemical products to carry out experiments. The product is packed in a cardboard box. The product was (also) sold online.
What is the risk?
- The plastic frame of the protective goggles contains bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 12.7 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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: 12/04/2019
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 12/04/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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