Carnival colors

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Carnival colors
Alert NumberA12/0512/14
BrandOffertissima
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryCroatia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberNo. 4385
Published4 April 2014

Risk Description

null The fake teeth contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) above the permitted levels (measured value 28% by weight). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The product is a toy make-up kit with different face colours for fancy-dress. It contains three make-up creams (red, white, silver), fake teeth and eye-shadows with applicator. It is packed in blister packaging with faces of vampires, witches and other "Halloween" creatures printed on the cardboard.

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