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Finger paint Mideer — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00148/24
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of benzisothiazolinone (measured value: up to 15 mg/kg).Benzisothiazolinone is a skin sensitiser and triggers allergic reactions or contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standards EN 71-9.
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Product
- Eight tubes of washable finger paint in varying colours. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of benzisothiazolinone (measured value: up to 15 mg/kg).Benzisothiazolinone is a skin sensitiser and triggers allergic reactions or contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standards EN 71-9.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 08/11/2022
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