Chemical

Loom bands with charms

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Loom bands with charms
Case number
A12/1807/14
Category
Toys
Type / Model
Unknown
Batch
Unknown
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇫🇷 France
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2014-11-14

⚠️ Risk

null The plastic material of the red and light blue charms contain bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) above the permitted level (measured values up to 45% 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.

Measures

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 02/09/2014Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 02/09/2014

Plastic box containing assorted elastic bands in different colours, and a device to help in the making of plastic bracelets and charms.
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