Unsafe toys withdrawn from the market

A number of unsafe toys have been taken off the market in an exercise carried out 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 contained dangerous chemicals such as phthalates. These tests were conducted by an laboratory.

Four of the 15 samples tested showed an excessive amount 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 the Directorate to take the necessary precautions in order to ensure the withdrawal accredited of such products from the local market. The list of noncompliant toys can be found below:

‘Animal’ blue seals bath/squeezable toys with model number KR1505193, manufactured in China;

‘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 have bought any of the above-mentioned toys should immediately refrain from using them and return them to the outlet from which 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.