Bath Toys
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1568/17 |
| Brand | Cherish Animal |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Portugal |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 17 November 2017 |
Risk Description
null The plastic material of the toy contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 51.0 % by weight) and di-(2-butyl) phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 0.357% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.According to the REACH Regulation, the phthalates DEHP and DBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 25/09/2017
Product Description
Yellow plastic duck inside a transparent plastic bag with a cardboard label showing drawings of animals (giraffe, monkey, horse, hippopotamus, elephant, lion, bird).