Wild Animals
| Alert Number | A12/1677/14 |
| Brand | Ausini |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Cyprus |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Published | 24 October 2014 |
Risk Description
null The plastic animals contain bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and di-butyl phthalate (DBP) above the permitted levels (measured values up to: 1.42% by weight DEHP, 6.76% by weight DBP). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.In addition, they contain di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) above the permitted level (0.39% by weight)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.Also the plastic packaging contains excessive amounts of DEHP (13.6% by weight), DINP (0.82% by weight) and DBP (0.26% by weight).
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: 11/09/2014
Product Description
Plastic animals supplied in a transparent package with a cardboard label.