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Water pistols Qi Feng Toys “BLASTER WATER SHOOTER” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1580/16
Summary
null The plastic animal heads on the toy contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value more than 20% 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
Water pistols — Qi Feng Toys
- Brand
- Qi Feng Toys
- Name / model
- BLASTER WATER SHOOTER · Ref 4283
- Batch number(s)
- 8435114942830
- Category
- Toys
- Water pistols made of foam in various colours with animal heads (a brown dog and a blue hippopotamus) on top. Packaging: they are packed in bulk in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The plastic animal heads on the toy contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value more than 20% 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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 04/10/2016
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