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Princess Secret Princess Fairy Wing princess fancy dress set — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalDec 2, 2016
Photo from the official notice: Princess Secret Princess Fairy Wing princess fancy dress set — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Princess Secret Princess Fairy Wing princess fancy dress set — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The plastic material of the handbag contains cadmium (measured value: 1300 mg/kg) and di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 0,32%). In addition, it contains di-isononylphthalate (DINP) and di-isodecylphthalate (DIDP) (measured values: 17 % and 0,36% respectively). Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and/or cause cancer. 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. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Other (15/11/2016)

Product description

Princess set includes tiara, sceptre, hairpiece and a transparent plastic handbag. All items in the set are packed in a plastic handbag with turquoise handles, heart shaped gem, and silver coloured cardboard.

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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