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Recall A12/0186/16 — Plastic squeezable toy

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Slovakia · 2016-02-19 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/0186/16
Date of alert
2016-02-19
Country / jurisdiction
Slovakia
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Chemical
Brand
Nowa
Product category
Toys
Product type
Plastic squeezable toy
Reported risk: null The plastic material of the toy contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 9.79 % and 4.03 % by weight respectively). These phthalates 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.
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/194741

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