Soft toy
Walma, Wasalandia.
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- Finland
- Counterfeit
- No
- Sold online
- No
What is the danger
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 13 % and 25 % by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). According to the Chemicals Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, the allowed max. for phthalates in toys and childcare articles is 0,1%. The product may come into contact with a child’s lips and mouth and the restricted chemicals may get into saliva and can be swallowed. Phthalates may cause harm to an unborn child and possibly pose a risk of impaired fertility. Phthalates have a negative impact on the development of male/female reproductive organs.
Measures taken
- Import rejected by the customs authorities. Compulsory measuresTaken by: Other
Product
- Brand
- Model / type
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- 0826/07 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2007-32
- Published
- 16 August 2007
- Corrigendum
- Corrigendum Notification 0670/07 of week 27 concerning "Pokémon chocolate egg" has been temporarily withdrawn until the risk assessment is clarified.
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