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Loom Charms — recall A12/1681/14

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Malta · 2014-10-24 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/1681/14
Date of alert
2014-10-24
Country / jurisdiction
Malta
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Chemical
Brand
Pms
Product category
Toys
Product type
Charms for loom bands
Reported risk: The charms contain bis(2-ethylhexyl) phathalate (DEHP) above the permitted level (measured values above 1% 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.
Action taken by the authority
Type of economic operator to whom the measure were ordered
Other
Category of measure
Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force
03/10/2014
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/133993

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