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Play dough HappyPlay Co — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02466/23
Summary
Due to its characteristic form, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. This may lead children to put it in the mouth and ingest it, creating a risk of choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Food Imitating Directive or of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Play dough — HappyPlay Co
- Brand
- HappyPlay Co
- Category
- Toys
- Playdough made with food grade ingredients and sold in variety of colours. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- Due to its characteristic form, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. This may lead children to put it in the mouth and ingest it, creating a risk of choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Food Imitating Directive or of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 29/03/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 29/03/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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