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Air Drying Modelling Clay — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/0108/19
Summary
The migration of boron from the yellow clay is too high (measured value: 1777 mg/kg). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging their reproductive system.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
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Product
Air Drying Modelling Clay
- Category
- Toys
- Air drying modelling clays of different colours. Marketed for parents to make keepsakes of the imprints on their baby's hands and feet. The product could also be used by children in play. The product was also sold online (i.e. via eBAY).
What is the risk?
- The migration of boron from the yellow clay is too high (measured value: 1777 mg/kg). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging their reproductive system.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 21/08/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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