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Craft kit ZLPBAO “FUSE BEADS KIT” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. OR/00022/26
Summary
The glue has an excessive concentration of toluene (measured value: 8.7% by weight). Toluene is neurotoxic, if inhaled or in contact with the skin, and might also affect the unborn child. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Toy set of 11 000 coloured beads for at least 6-year-old children, with a 3 ml glue tube. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0CH2HGLNM).
What is the risk?
- The glue has an excessive concentration of toluene (measured value: 8.7% by weight). Toluene is neurotoxic, if inhaled or in contact with the skin, and might also affect the unborn child. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 19/06/2025
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