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Dinosaur toy dinosaur — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalFeb 28, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Dinosaur toy dinosaur — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Dinosaur toy dinosaur — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk as it contains DEHP and DBP above the permitted levels (measured values: 2,7% and 0,36%). In addition, the product contains DINP (0,27%). 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.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Other (06/02/2014)

Product description

Plastic green dinosaur. Label is attached to the toy with a string.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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