Ocean Animals World

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Ocean Animals World
Alert NumberA12/1064/16
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberArticle No: 26500
Published26 August 2016

Risk Description

null The animal figures contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value upto 25% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. In addition, it contains also di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value upto 18.9% by weight). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while the phthalates DINP, DNOP and DIDP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 19/07/2016Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 19/07/2016

Product Description

12 plastic animal figures packed in a transparent plastic packaging with printed label.

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