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Toy unicorn in a plastic egg “Unicorn+tattoos” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02657/23
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of di-isononyl phthalate) (DINP), di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP) and di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP) (measured value up to 3.22% by weight, altogether). These phthalates may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system and liver. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Toy unicorn in a plastic egg
- Name / model
- Unicorn+tattoos · 1020
- Batch number(s)
- L152204049
- Barcode
- 6920017100903
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic unicorn with a sachet of sweets placed in an egg made of rigid transparent and yellowish plastic.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of di-isononyl phthalate) (DINP), di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP) and di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP) (measured value up to 3.22% by weight, altogether). These phthalates may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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