Destroyed
Compulsory measure
Notified by Finland
Published 16 Jul 2026
SR/02034/26
Football ordered destroyed over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the destruction of this product (Football) 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
- Football with a globe pattern.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 1921-01925
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The plastic material of the toy has an excessive amount of di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 23.6% by weight). DINP may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the REACH Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Destruction of the product
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Finland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02034/26
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