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Baby Goovy cotton bib with teether — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalDec 18, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk to children because the teether contains di-"isononyl" phthalate (DINP) in a concentration exceeding 10% by weight.According to REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the childcare article can be placed in the mouth by children.

Measures taken

  • Stop of sales and destruction of the stock by the importer — Other
  • Stop of sales and destruction of the stock by the importer — Other

Product description

The product is a cotton bib incorporating a (blue or pink) teether. The bib is attached to a piece of cardboard containing information about the Spanish importer, the country of origin and barcode number.

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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