Toy Pony
Unknown · Ponny 3FG
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- Sweden
What is the danger
The toy contains di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 23% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.
Requirements breached
The product also contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCP) (measured value: 0.25% by weight). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalate DEHP is prohibited in all toys and childcare articles. The product does not comply with the Commission Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).
Measures taken
- Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: Importer
Product
- Description
- Toy pony in yellow plastic with pink mane and tail. Packaging in transparent plastic bag.
- Brand
- Model / type
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/1805/17 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2017-051
- Published
- 12 December 2017
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