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A12/00919/23

Soft toys set

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Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Notifying country
Hungary
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What is the danger

The plastic material of the suction cup has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 16%, 3% and 0,52 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. In addition the toys have small elements (eyes, nose, bell and suction cup) and fibrous stuffing material that may easily detach or become accessible. A child may put these in the mouth and choke.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation, nor with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

  1. Destruction of the product Compulsory measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 11 November 2022
  2. Import rejected at border Compulsory measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 11 November 2022

Product

Description
Set of soft plush toys in shape of various animals (panda, giraffe, cat, dog, etc.). A suction cup is attached on the head of the toys with a sewn-in string.
Packaging
Without packaging.

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number
A12/00919/23 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2023-17
Published
25 April 2023
Modified
25 April 2023
Corrigendum
At the request of the notifying authority, notification A12/00893/23 has been withdrawn as a duplication of A12/01681/22.

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