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Child’s bib Happy Bear – Richelieu

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 16 Aug 2007In the weekly report of 17 Aug 2007 (week 32, 2007)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 7 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Child’s bib Happy Bear
Brand
Richelieu
Brand as notified
RICHELIEU.
Type / model
Batch code 48809.
Description
Set of child’s bibs made of white textile material type terry with printing – bear, trimmed with coloured edging (red, green) and lined with PVC foil. Set contains two pieces.
Risk
This article poses a serious chemical risk because it contains bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) 32% by weight. According to the Chemicals Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, the allowed max. for phthalates in toys and childcare articles is 0,1%. The product may come into contact with a child’s lips and mouth and the restricted chemical may get into saliva and can be swallowed. Phthalates may cause harm to an unborn child and possibly pose a risk of impaired fertility. Phthalates have a negative impact on the development of male/female reproductive organs.
Measures
  • Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authority. Date of entry into force: Unknown
Notifying country
Czechia
Country of origin
Slovakia
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0823/07
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0823/07
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2007-32 (XML)
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