Unknown
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1414/15 |
| Brand | A Bug's Life |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Malta |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 13 November 2015 |
Risk Description
null The plastic material of the toys contain up to 29 % by weight of di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) and 10 % by weight of di-‘isodecyl’ phthalate (DIDP). 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 02/11/2015
Product Description
Plastic toys in the form of a bug; no packaging.