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Plastic balls Aspro — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1651/15
Summary
null The plastic ball can easily break and the liquid can leak out. The total aerobic microbial count in the liquid is too high. There is a risk of infection if the liquid is swallowed or comes into contact with the skin or eyes.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- Soft transparent plastic balls/tubes filled with coloured blue liquid and plastic fishes.
What is the risk?
- null The plastic ball can easily break and the liquid can leak out. The total aerobic microbial count in the liquid is too high. There is a risk of infection if the liquid is swallowed or comes into contact with the skin or eyes.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 02/12/2015
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