EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy Pony “Ponny 3FG” — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1805/17
Summary
The toy contains di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 23% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product also contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCP) (measured value: 0.25% by weight). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human…
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Product
Toy Pony
- Name / model
- Ponny 3FG · 10117
- Batch number(s)
- 7392870101172
- Category
- Toys
- Toy pony in yellow plastic with pink mane and tail. Packaging in transparent plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- The toy contains di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 23% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product also contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCP) (measured value: 0.25% by weight). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalate DEHP is prohibited in all toys and childcare articles. The product does not comply with the Commission Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP 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: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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