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Plastic doll Abababy “Mermaid Girl” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02504/26
Summary
The plastic doll "Mermaid Girl" by Abababy has excessive levels of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in its arm and packaging, exceeding safe limits and posing a serious health risk due to potential reproductive system damage. The product is being withdrawn from the market and banned from sale starting June 24, 2026, as it violates EU chemical safety regulations.
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Product
- Battery-operated plastic doll in the shape of a mermaid with yellow and green hair, a blue top, and a multi-coloured glittering tail, supplied with a small pink crown, a pink handbag, and a blue comb.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the doll's arm and of the packaging have an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 0.16 % and 17 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 24/06/2026
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 24/06/2026
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