LOOM BANDS
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0451/15 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Italy |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Art.n°: 56086 |
| Published | 10 April 2015 |
Risk Description
null The elastic bands and charms contain di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), (dibutyl phthalate) (DBP) and benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) (measured values for DEHP: up to1.8% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage of the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 20/02/2015
Product Description
Transparent hard plastic box with separate sections for the elastic bands of various colours.