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Advent calendar MESOLAB “Leaper Cute Anime Advent Calendar” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02542/26
Summary
The MESOLAB "Leaper Cute Anime Advent Calendar" poses a serious chemical risk due to excessive levels of DEHP, a phthalate that can harm reproductive health. The product does not meet REACH and Toy Safety Directive requirements and has been recalled by the importer in Northern Ireland.
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Product
- Christmas advent calendar.
- Sold online: Other(Affected products were sold by Debenhams, Groupon, Superdrug and The Range.) /
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)(measured value up to 49.5% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 20/06/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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