Plastic toys - fruit
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Plastic fruit-shaped toys sold under the Shuangjian brand contain 4.37% DEHP phthalate by weight, which exceeds the legal maximum limit of 0.1% by weight. DEHP is a chemical added to PVC to make it softer, and can enter the body through skin or digestive tract, posing a health risk. Each package contains six pieces shaped like grapes, bananas, pineapples, or oranges, and the toys whistle. The products are labeled as made in China and marked as not intended for children under 3 years old or for dogs.
The distributor has voluntarily withdrawn these toys from the market and is conducting a consumer recall. The record does not specify what action affected consumers should take regarding their purchase.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
This product poses a chemical risk because it contains 4.37% per weight of DEHP phthalate, which exceeds the maximum allowed limit of 0,1% by weight. These chemicals are added to PVC to make it softer and are very dangerous getting to the organism through skin or digestive tract.This product does not comply with the Chemicals Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the distributorDate of entry into force: Unknown
In one package there are six pieces of toys. On the paper label there is the marking: "Shuangjian, made in China, children within 3 years old are not allowed to play“. On the product there is also the sticker saying that the toy is not designated for dogs (in this way the product has been declared in acquiring documents), the distributor and the origin. The toys whistle and have a shape of fruit (grape, bananas, pineapple, orange). Model: Unknown Notifying country: Slovakia
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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