Unsafe toys withdrawn from the market

A number of unsafe toys were withdrawn from the market in an exercise undertaken by the Market Surveillance Directorate within the Technical Regulations Division of the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA).

Tests revealed that four of 15 toys tested regietered a presence of dangerous chemicals such as phthalates. These tests were carried out in an accredited laboratory.

From the results obtained, it was shown that four out of the fifteen samples collected contained an exceeding level of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) as per REACH Regulation no.1907/2006. DEHP may have an effect on fertility and on the unborn child.

This has led to the Directorate to take the necessary precautions in order to ensure the withdrawal of such products from the local market. The list of non-compliant toys can be found below:

- 'Animal' blue seals bath/squeezable toys with model number KR1505193 manufactured in China (above);

- 'My Lovely Baby Tutu Love' plastic doll with unknown model number manufactured in China;

- 'Little Miss' plastic doll with model number NO.160 A B manufactured in China and;

- 'Elegance' plastic doll with model number 65078 manufactured in Spain.

Consumers who had bought any of the abovementioned toys should immediately refrain from using them and return these toys to the outlet from where they were purchased.

Should you have any queries or for further information, please do not hesitate to contact MCCAA on 2395 2000 or on info@mccaa.org.mt.

This initiative was part of the Prosafe Joint Action 'Chemicals in Plasticized Toys'. The aim of such initiatives is to enhance the cooperation between the Market Surveillance Authorities of the participating member states.

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