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Finger paint kit “Fingermålningskit” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01727/22
Summary
The product contains an excessive concentration of formaldehyde (measured value up to 140 mg/kg).Formaldehyde can cause skin irritation when in contact with the skin and is carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Finger paint kit
- Name / model
- Fingermålningskit · 10240579
- Category
- Toys
- A round pallet with six sponges with different colours of paint. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon. ASIN number: B095SL39FK
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive concentration of formaldehyde (measured value up to 140 mg/kg).Formaldehyde can cause skin irritation when in contact with the skin and is carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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: 11/10/2022
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