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Plays hoes. child’s bib — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalAug 17, 2007

Hazard

This article poses a serious chemical risk because the white plastic foil contains 13.1% by weight of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 14.2% by weight of di-isononyl phthalate (DINP). According to the Chemicals Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, the allowed max. for phthalates in toys and childcare articles is 0,1%. The product may come into contact with a child’s lips and mouth and the restricted chemicals may get into saliva and can be swallowed. Phthalates may cause harm to an unborn child and possibly pose a risk of impaired fertility. Phthalates have a negative impact on the development of male/female reproductive organs.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authority — Other

Product description

The bib is made of textile material type terry, red colour, with embroidery in butterfly shape, lined with white plastic foil.

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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