EU Safety Gate · Report-2007-32
Walma, Wasalandia. · Soft toy
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 13 % and 25 % by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). 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.
- Published
- 17 August 2007
- Notifying authority
- Finland
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
Check the authority measure and original alert.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Import rejected by the customs authorities.. Date of entry into force: Unknown
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- 0826/07
- Model
- Unknown.Description Teddy bear with white-red skirt.
Classification
- Category
- Toys
- Risk type
- Chemical
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China