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Fancy-dress costume Magtoys — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01373/26
Summary
The product contains formaldehyde (measured value: up to 110 mg/kg). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Princess costume dress with wings.
What is the risk?
- The product contains formaldehyde (measured value: up to 110 mg/kg). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 31/03/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 31/03/2026
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