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Plastic doll set Shyam “My pet” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02543/26
Summary
A plastic doll set called "My Pet" from the Shyam brand contains high levels of DEHP, a chemical that can harm reproductive health. This product does not meet EU regulations and has been recalled from the market in Hungary due to the serious risk it poses.
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Product
- Plastic blonde doll dressed in a pink gown, packaged together as a set with a miniature plastic dog, a pink toy stroller, and various plastic pet care accessories.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)(measured value up to 28% 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 05/07/2026
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 05/07/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Other
- Date of entry into force: 05/07/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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