String Beads
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1736/15 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Croatia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 559167, No.016 |
| Published | 25 December 2015 |
Risk Description
null The strings contain di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 0.35 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to 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): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 01/10/2015Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 27/10/2015
Product Description
DIY jewellery set (string beads) consisting of strings and different plastic beads, supplied in a colourful cardboard box.