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Finger paint kit “Kit de peinture au doigt amusant pour enfants, graffiti coloré, dessin pour enfants, jardin” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00264/24
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 in sensitised persons. Moreover, the foam of the ink pads 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 kit
- Name / model
- Kit de peinture au doigt amusant pour enfants, graffiti coloré, dessin pour enfants, jardin
- Category
- Toys
- Finger painting kit in a 22 cm disc with twelve sponges soaked with various colours. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress.
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 in sensitised persons. Moreover, the foam of the ink pads 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: Unknown
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