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Toy jewellery set Hi Swell! “Hi Swell! Make Scented Accessories Jewelry Design Super set” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00146/21
Summary
The plastic material of the pineapple-pendant contains an excessive amount of Di-isononylphthalate (DINP) and Di(2-ethylhexyl)phtalate (DEHP) (measured values: 23,3% and 94,8%, by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system and liver. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Toy set to make scented jewellery and stationery. It includes scented plastic pearls in various colours, black pearls with letters, plastic charms and bands from which child can make their own jewellery.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the pineapple-pendant contains an excessive amount of Di-isononylphthalate (DINP) and Di(2-ethylhexyl)phtalate (DEHP) (measured values: 23,3% and 94,8%, by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system and liver. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 12/01/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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