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Modelling clay set “Modelling Dough Kit - 5 Colours” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02151/26
Summary
The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standards EN 71-10 and EN 71-11.
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Product
Modelling clay set
- Name / model
- Modelling Dough Kit - 5 Colours · 110-290905
- Batch number(s)
- 503037
- Barcode
- 8720573841573 8720573952385
- Category
- Toys
- Modelling clay, 5-piece set, custom bundle.
What is the risk?
- The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standards EN 71-10 and EN 71-11.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 20/07/2026
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 20/07/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 06/05/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 06/05/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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