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Modelling clay MUY MUCHO “Arcilla - Light Clay” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1287/17
Summary
null The clay releases an excessive amount of boron (measured values: pink clay = 1914 mg/kg, brown = 6968 mg/kg, yellow = 1849 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 and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
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Product
- Modelling clay. The product is supplied in a white cardboard box decorated with pictures of animals.
What is the risk?
- null The clay releases an excessive amount of boron (measured values: pink clay = 1914 mg/kg, brown = 6968 mg/kg, yellow = 1849 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 and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 27/06/2017
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