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Finger-paint inkpad “Graffiti inkpad DIY peinture ink pad finger drawing finger peinture inkpad 36 couleur enfants” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00512/24
Summary
The product has excessive concentrations of methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) (measured values: 0.25 mg/kg and 0.75 mg/kg, respectively). MI and MCI are strong sensitisers and can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. Moreover, the foam of the ink pad tears easily, a small child may put the foam in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the…
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Product
Finger-paint inkpad
- Name / model
- Graffiti inkpad DIY peinture ink pad finger drawing finger peinture inkpad 36 couleur enfants · ATMC21F58-25
- Category
- Toys
- Foam disc impregnated with blue paint, 18 cm diameter. Product sold online, in particular via Joom.
What is the risk?
- The product has excessive concentrations of methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) (measured values: 0.25 mg/kg and 0.75 mg/kg, respectively). MI and MCI are strong sensitisers and can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. Moreover, the foam of the ink pad tears easily, a small child may put the foam in the mouth and choke. 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): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 20/11/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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