EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Modelling clay Vivabook “Pasta moldar (Modeling clay)” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0278/16
Summary
null The migration of cobalt from the clay is too high (measured value: 51 mg/kg). The contact with the skin during playing may trigger allergic reactions.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
- Red modelling clay (250 g), the packaging shows a picture of a colourful clown.
What is the risk?
- null The migration of cobalt from the clay is too high (measured value: 51 mg/kg). The contact with the skin during playing may trigger allergic reactions.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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/02/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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