EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy ponies set OSBOO — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01926/20
Summary
The head of the horse contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 32,15% by weight) and di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 0,12 % by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system or the liver. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Three plastic horses.
What is the risk?
- The head of the horse contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 32,15% by weight) and di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 0,12 % by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system or the 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 26/10/2020
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