Ökotest Giraffe Sophie is not able to travel

Ökotest may claim: The giraffe Sophie is not marketable

18/01/2012

The alternative consumer magazine „Eco test“ had reported in their November 2011 issue that the popular toy for toddlers „Giraffe Sophie“ contains nitrosatable amines, which dissolved in tests. The substance is particularly dangerous because it can turn into carcinogenic nitrosamines. Accordingly, the overall rating of the newspaper was negative and the product got the rating „Insufficient“. Against the claim, „Sophie la Girafe is not marketable“ prompted the French company „Vulli“ a preliminary injunction at the Berlin district court. The same has now „a restraining order previously issued by him“, as a spokeswoman of Ökotest announced. According to the consumer magazine may claim that "giraffe Sophie is not marketable".

Ökotest may continue to claim that the baby toys Giraffe Sophie should not be sold in Germany, because, according to the magazine „Dissolve far more nitrosable amines than is legally permitted“. As we have already reported, the manufacturer "Vulli" vigorously resisted the presentations of Ökotest. No wonder, because the toy had up to the test a particularly good reputation among worried parents and was considered a grateful replacement for pacifiers or teethers. After all, according to the producer, it would be a natural product that was safe and without risks. This contradicts Ökotest, because even the French consumer magazine „Que Choisir“ had found in a test high levels of liberating nitrosatable amines, which were well above the threshold in Germany. Ökotest advises all consumers who have already bought the giraffe Sophie to say "au revoir" and return it to the shop where they bought the animal. Parents should demand the money back, the magazine said. There is currently no explanation from the manufacturer. We continue to report. (Sb)

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