Plastic figures

What is the danger

The figure contains an excessive amount of of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 24 % by weight) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measures value up to 0.5 % by weight). DEHP may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The placing on the market and use of articles containing SCCPs is banned. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the POP Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 8 October 2019

Product

Description

A set of plastic figures representing characters from a game.

Packaging

The packaging is a transparent plastic bag without labelling. The product was sold online, in particular via Aliexpress.

Brand

Fortnite (counterfeit)