Withdrawn from market
Compulsory measure
Notified by Lithuania
Published 10 Nov 2026
SR/03229/26
Plastic doll withdrawn from the market over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Plastic doll) 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
- The toy consists of a plastic doll with long hair and various sea-themed accessories (starfish, seashells, a dolphin figure, and other decorative elements). The doll represents a mermaid, with an upper body resembling a human and a lower body in the form of a colourful fish tail.
- 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 doll has an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 1.7%). This phthalate 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.
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Lithuania
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/03229/26
View official notice ↗
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