EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Toys
Children's face paints SNAZAROO “Face Painting Kit” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0037/15
Summary
null The orange colour contains aluminium above the permitted level which is toxic for children if ingested.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
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Product
- Face paints for children in different colours. It is packed in a cardboard box with a plastic window.
What is the risk?
- null The orange colour contains aluminium above the permitted level which is toxic for children if ingested.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 06/02/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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