EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Toys
Finger paint SCENTOS — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00043/23
Summary
The product contains d-limonene and linalool. These scents may cause skin sensitization and have a high allergenic potential. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-7.
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Product
- Scented finger paints, 4 tubes containing 118 mL each.
What is the risk?
- The product contains d-limonene and linalool. These scents may cause skin sensitization and have a high allergenic potential. 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): The importer must inform the manufacturer on the voluntary withdrawal from market.
- Date of entry into force: 09/11/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 03/10/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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