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Modelling clay Ying Bin Student “Super Light Clay” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02660/24
Summary
The migration of boron from the toy is too high (measured value: 1340 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 with the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
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Product
Modelling clay — Ying Bin Student
- Brand
- Ying Bin Student
- Name / model
- Super Light Clay · H 1642
- Barcode
- 8590925000527
- Category
- Toys
- Multicoloured modelling clay
What is the risk?
- The migration of boron from the toy is too high (measured value: 1340 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 with the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 17/06/2024
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