Sales banned
Compulsory measure
Notified by Finland
Published 17 Feb 2026
SR/00562/26
Real Littles toy backpack banned from sale over chemical risk
EU authorities banned the sale of this product (Real Littles toy backpack) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Pink toy backpack with four pieces of stationery inside. The size of the toy is approximately 7 x 9 cm.
- Brand
- Real Littles
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The plastic material of the toy has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 8.5 % by weight). DEHP may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
What the authorities did
Measure
Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Finland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00562/26
View official notice ↗
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