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Finger paint “Finger painting” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01392/23
Summary
The product has excessive concentrations of methylisothiazolinone (MI), methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI), and benzisothiazolinone (measured values up to: 12.1 mg/kg, 19.6 mg/kg and 13.1 mg/kg, respectively).MI, MCI and benzisothiazolinone are strong sensitisers and can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with…
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Product
Finger paint
- Name / model
- Finger painting · 0579-81298988
- Category
- Toys
- 12 tubes of washable finger paint, for children. Colours: white, red, orange, blue, sky blue, violet, brown, light green, black, pink, yellow. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product has excessive concentrations of methylisothiazolinone (MI), methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI), and benzisothiazolinone (measured values up to: 12.1 mg/kg, 19.6 mg/kg and 13.1 mg/kg, respectively).MI, MCI and benzisothiazolinone are strong sensitisers and can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with the European standard EN 71-7.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 24/02/2023
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