EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy police set Cigioki “Set Polizia” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1693/14
Summary
null The product contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 7% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
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Product
- The toy consists of four pistols with related accessories, presented in plastic packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 7% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 09/10/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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