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Toy pony “Ponny 3SOF” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00685/23
Summary
The plastic material of the pony has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 16% and 0.26% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Toy pony
- Name / model
- Ponny 3SOF · 10117
- Barcode
- 7392870101172
- Category
- Toys
- A pony made of pink PVC plastic with purple hair
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the pony has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 16% and 0.26% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The product does not comply with the REACH 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: 10/03/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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