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Ponny 3FG toy pony — chemical & environment risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalEnvironmentDec 22, 2017
Photo from the official notice: Ponny 3FG toy pony — chemical & environment risk

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Hazard

The toy contains di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 23% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product also contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCP) (measured value: 0.25% by weight). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalate DEHP is prohibited in all toys and childcare articles. The product does not comply with the Commission Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer

Product description

Toy pony in yellow plastic with pink mane and tail. Packaging in transparent plastic bag.

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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