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GCS scoubidous "fashion strings" — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalSep 16, 2011
Photo from the official notice: GCS scoubidous "fashion strings" — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 4.3% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).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.

Product description

30 plastic strands for braiding, in various colours; packaged with a card backing showing the text "30 Pieces" "Value Pack"; the product reference and bar code; the importer; CE mark and logo indicating the toy not suitable for children under 36 months.

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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