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Finger paint kit ALPINO / MASATS COLORING, S.L.U. “ALPINO BABY - My first finger paints- mis primeras pinturas” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02570/23
Summary
The orange paint contains formaldehyde (measured value: up to 0.25% by weight). 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 European standard EN-71-1.
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Product
Finger paint kit — ALPINO / MASATS COLORING, S.L.U.
- Brand
- ALPINO / MASATS COLORING, S.L.U.
- Name / model
- ALPINO BABY - My first finger paints- mis primeras pinturas · DD002016
- Batch number(s)
- 322J20101
- Category
- Toys
- 6 pots of finger paint in brown, red, green, orange, yellow and blue that comes with accessories. The product is sold online.
What is the risk?
- The orange paint contains formaldehyde (measured value: up to 0.25% by weight). 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 European standard EN-71-1.
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: Unknown
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