Stop of sales
Compulsory measure
Notified by Czechia
Published 26 May 2026
SR/01511/26
Plastic ball withdrawn from sale over chemical risk
EU authorities stopped sales of this product (Plastic ball) 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
- Colourful plastic ball with an inflation valve.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- 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 product has an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 36.1% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Stop of sales
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Czechia
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01511/26
View official notice ↗
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