Unknown · LOOM BANDS

The elastic bands and charms contain di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), (dibutyl phthalate) (DBP) and benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) (measured values for DEHP: up to1.8% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage of the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

Published: 10 April 2015
Notifying authority: Italy
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: Other. Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Date of entry into force: 20/02/2015

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0451/15
Model: Art.n°: 56086
Batch: 8111161560

Classification

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

Product description

Transparent hard plastic box with separate sections for the elastic bands of various colours.