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Modelling clay YAYA “Pâte à modeler en plasticine polymère 12/24/36 pièces pour bricolage sûre et non toxique” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02351/23
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 and tools for working the modelling clay. The package contains 24 individual bags of very malleable modelling clay. Product sold online, in particular on AliExpress with product number 32879144328.
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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 04/01/2023
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