EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk New Toys
Plastic doll For fun — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02561/26
Summary
The EU has issued a safety alert for the plastic doll “For fun” model 1303‑11. It contains an excessive concentration of bis(2‑ethylhexyl) phthalate (up to 0.26 % by weight), a chemical that may harm children’s reproductive health and does not comply with REACH. Importers must warn consumers, destroy remaining stock and withdraw the product from the market.
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Product
- Plastic doll in baby walker including imitation of cutlery, spoon, and fork.
What is the risk?
- The toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 0.26% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possibly damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 10/08/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 10/08/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 10/08/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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