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Toy gun “Super Gun Armament” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1385/16
Summary
null The projectiles contain di-(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 7.7 % by weight) and dibutylphthalate (DBP) (measured value: 15 % by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. In addition, they contain di-isononylphtalate (DINP) (measured value: 0.37 % by weight).According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are…
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Product
Toy gun
- Name / model
- Super Gun Armament · Article no. 12065
- Batch number(s)
- 6438159120654
- Category
- Toys
- Toy gun set including a black/brown plastic shot gun and six red plastic projectiles with suction cups. The set is attached to a cardboard base.
What is the risk?
- null The projectiles contain di-(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 7.7 % by weight) and dibutylphthalate (DBP) (measured value: 15 % by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. In addition, they contain di-isononylphtalate (DINP) (measured value: 0.37 % by weight).According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while the phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys and childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 12/10/2016
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