EU Safety Gate · Report-2022-4
Smiffys · Bat large black PVC Flaggermus stor svart PVC
The plastic material of the toy contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values: 14,9% and 2,1% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. In addition, the product contains short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: 0,45%). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).
- Published
- 28 January 2022
- Notifying authority
- Norway
- 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): Stop of sales. Date of entry into force: 27/10/2021 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 27/10/2021
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/00164/22
- Check-digit validated barcodes
- 5020570570890
Classification
- Category
- Toys
- Risk type
- Chemical, Environment
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
Product description
Black plastic bat, also sold online.