Feeding bottle - ´Baby Plastic Bottle & Nipple´
| Alert Number | 0935/08 |
| Brand | XJ(I)ER KANG |
| Category | Childcare articles and children's equipment |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Estonia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | EAN: 8717227015435 |
| Published | 1 September 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because the teat on the feeding bottle contains 32.2% by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), which is banned in childcare articles by the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EC. Phthalates may cause harm to the unborn child and a possible risk of impaired fertility. Phthalates have a negative effect on the development of reproductive organs.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Baby´s feeding kit containing two plastic feeding bottles, two bottle brushes and hygienic sticks in a small plastic bag. The capacity of the larger bottle is 240ml/8oz and the smaller bottle is 120ml/4oz. The bigger bottle has a white locking ring and green protective cover; the smaller bottle has a white plastic ring and yellow protective cover. Both bottles have a feeding teat made of soft PVC. The feeding kit is packed in a transparent plastic bag. On the label are inscriptions: BABY PLASTIC BOTTLE & NIPPLE, materiales non toxicos, XJ(I)ER KANG .