Finger puppets
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0246/10 |
| Brand | John Toy |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Item Number: 29284; EAN 8711866292844. |
| Published | 19 February 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because the head of the devil puppet contains 55.8% by weight of di-“isononyl” phthalate (DINP) and 1.2% of di-“isodecyl” phthalate (DIDP), while the head of the princess puppet contains 50.3% by weight of di-“isononyl” phthalate (DINP) and 6.7% of di-“isodecyl” phthalate (DIDP).According to REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy can be placed in the mouth by children.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and stop of sales.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Finger puppets, six pieces.