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Pencil set LES DOODINGUES DE CASINO “24 Crayons de couleur mines resistantes” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00133/24
Summary
The set of pencils has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 4.31 mg/kg). Lead is harmful to children as it can lead to developmental neurotoxicity. It accumulates in the body and may also affect their future progeny when breast-fed or unborn. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-3.
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Product
Pencil set — LES DOODINGUES DE CASINO
- Brand
- LES DOODINGUES DE CASINO
- Name / model
- 24 Crayons de couleur mines resistantes · 2143
- Barcode
- 3222476172969
- Category
- Toys
- Set of 24 coloured pencils in different vivid shades
What is the risk?
- The set of pencils has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 4.31 mg/kg). Lead is harmful to children as it can lead to developmental neurotoxicity. It accumulates in the body and may also affect their future progeny when breast-fed or unborn. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 30/10/2023
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