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Finger painting kit “Kit de peinture au doigt drôle avec tampons fournitures de peinture pour les tout-petits” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00585/24
Summary
The product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). MI and MCI are strong sensitisers and can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitised persons. Moreover, the foam of the ink pads and the plastic covers tear easily. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard…
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Product
Finger painting kit
- Name / model
- Kit de peinture au doigt drôle avec tampons fournitures de peinture pour les tout-petits · 023830 / OFF6443B / S3LHK254
- Category
- Toys
- 24 small squares of foam impregnated with paints of different colours for finger painting. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress (ASIN: 1005005611012530)
What is the risk?
- The product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). MI and MCI are strong sensitisers and can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitised persons. Moreover, the foam of the ink pads and the plastic covers tear easily. A small child may put them 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: 13/11/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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