Unknown · DIY - Loom Bands

The charms contain benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) (measured value: 32% by weight). This phthalate 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: 19 December 2014
Notifying authority: Estonia
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 24/11/2014

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/2054/14
Model: Unknown
Batch: 2240100069172 (on the box)6913145206661 (on the labelling)
Check-digit validated barcodes: 2240100069172 · 6913145206661

Classification

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

Product description

The kit of loom bands contains assorted elastic bands in different colours, charms, hook, and a device to make bracelets and rings. The kit is packed in a transparent plastic box. There are instructions inside the box.