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The mini Mermaids mermaid doll with accessories — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalOct 27, 2017
Photo from the official notice: The mini Mermaids mermaid doll with accessories — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: The mini Mermaids mermaid doll with accessories — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: The mini Mermaids mermaid doll with accessories — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The plastic material of the toys contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 33.2% by weight) and di-(2-butyl) phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 0.149% by weight). Theses phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. It contains also di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 0.155 % by weight).According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP and DBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles. The phthalate DINP is prohibited in toys and childcare articles which can be placed in the mouth by children.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Importer (21/09/2017)

Product description

Mermaid doll with accessories (star, comb, mirror, etc.), tail in transparent bright green plastic, hair green. Packed in a blister with a cardboard back.

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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