Soft toy

The toy has a small part (suction cup) and fibrous stuffing material that may easily detach. A child may put this in the mouth and choke. The plastic material of the suction cup contains an excessive concentration of Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 40 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation, nor with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.

Published: 24 February 2023
Notifying authority: Finland
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer. Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product. Date of entry into force: 08/02/2023

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/00317/23

Classification

Category: Toys
Risk type: Chemical, Choking
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Pig-shaped soft toy with a checked shirt with collar and dark bow, brown trousers with suspenders. A suction cup is attached on the head of the toy.