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Finger paint RSW International Ltd “Fun paint set” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01744/21
Summary
The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI, measured values up to 0.004 % and 0.006 %, respectively), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Finger paint — RSW International Ltd
- Brand
- RSW International Ltd
- Name / model
- Fun paint set · FN2658
- Batch number(s)
- 0354670
- Barcode
- 6015302628269
- Category
- Toys
- 12 transparent plastic tubes (30 ml) containing paints of different colours with screw caps. Presence of a label with markings in English. Product sold online, in particular via Wish.
What is the risk?
- The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI, measured values up to 0.004 % and 0.006 %, respectively), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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