Amatoys · Mermaids

The plastic material of the dolls contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 20% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

Published: 29 April 2016
Notifying authority: Spain
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): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 15/02/2016

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0495/16
Model: (1) TS20745 532-1, (2) TS20746 532-2
Batch: (1) 8435234946237(2) 8435234946244
Check-digit validated barcodes: 8435234946237 · 8435234946244

Classification

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

Product description

Plastic dolls representing mermaids. Two models : model 1 includes one large and one small mermaid doll; model 2 includes a single large mermaid. The dolls are available in various colours packaged in a blister pack with marine motifs on the cardboard backing.