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Modelling clay ORANGE ELEPHANT “Burgers - Simple Modeling” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1467/15
Summary
null The migration of boron from the clay is too high (measured value: 3884 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 — ORANGE ELEPHANT
- Brand
- ORANGE ELEPHANT
- Name / model
- Burgers - Simple Modeling · Item NO.: OE-C/BK
- Batch number(s)
- 6952358310895
- Category
- Toys
- The set consists of four packs of "A-Clay" in different colours, and one marker. The product is supplied in cardboard packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The migration of boron from the clay is too high (measured value: 3884 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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 03/11/2015
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