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Crayon set CRAYONS “"COLOR CRAYONS"” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00131/24
Summary
The crayons have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 7.81 mg/kg).Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-3.
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Product
- Set of 24 colour crayons in different shades
What is the risk?
- The crayons have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 7.81 mg/kg).Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 30/10/2023
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