EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Modeling clay Youbite — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00362/22
Summary
The migration of boron from the toy clay is too high (measured value up to is 1785 mg/kg). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-3.
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Product
- The toy consists of a set of clay in 12 different colours and 3 molding knives made of plastic. The product was also sold online, in particular via Wish
What is the risk?
- The migration of boron from the toy clay is too high (measured value up to is 1785 mg/kg). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-3.
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
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