Plastic ball
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/02450/24 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Czechia |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 30 August 2024 |
Risk Description
The plastic material of the toy has an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value up to 48% and 0.6% by weight, respectively).These phthalates may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 05/08/2024
Product Description
Plastic ball, approximately 15 cm in diameter, marbled in different colours.