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Finger paint set Free & Easy “Finger Paint 4 pcs” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0390/19
Summary
The finger paint contains an excessive amount of n-nitrosodiethanolamine (NDELA)(measured value: 0.27 mg/ kg). NDELA is a nitrosamine which is carcinogenic through ingestion or dermal exposure.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-12.
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Product
Finger paint set — Free & Easy
- Brand
- Free & Easy
- Name / model
- Finger Paint 4 pcs · Article number: 110740200
- Batch number(s)
- 8719202900248
- Category
- Toys
- Paint set consisting of 4 plastic bottles with 50 ml each of fingerpaint in different colours, packed in a white box.
What is the risk?
- The finger paint contains an excessive amount of n-nitrosodiethanolamine (NDELA)(measured value: 0.27 mg/ kg). NDELA is a nitrosamine which is carcinogenic through ingestion or dermal exposure.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-12.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 22/01/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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