Mini Series Toys

Chemical, Environment Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Mini Series Toys
Alert NumberA12/0839/13
BrandNew Toys
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical, Environment
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberUnknown
Published12 July 2013

Risk Description

null 1) The product poses a chemical risk because the orange fish contains up to 2.5% di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP). The fish also contain up to 29 % diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP). 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.2) The product poses an environmental risk (chemical pollution) because the fish contains up to 7.1% short chain chlorinated paraffin (SCCP). The product does not comply with the Commission Regulation 519/2012 on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation). The product poses an environmental risk (chemical pollution) because the PVC packaging contains up to 425 mg/kg of cadmium. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation 1907/2006.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 26/04/2013

Product Description

The product contains six plastic fishes, two blue, two orange and two yellow. The fishes are sold in a plastic bag.

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