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Slime toy RT BEHEER BV “The slicky slimys” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1126/19
Summary
The migration of boron from the slime is too high (measured value 2360 mg/kg). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging the reproductive system.Moreover, a child could choke on the packaging in the shape of a small ball when trying to open it with its teeth.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant…
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Product
Slime toy — RT BEHEER BV
- Brand
- RT BEHEER BV
- Name / model
- The slicky slimys · 2570197
- Batch number(s)
- 8719558020461
- Category
- Toys
- Slime toy packed in a transparent small ball.
What is the risk?
- The migration of boron from the slime is too high (measured value 2360 mg/kg). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging the reproductive system.Moreover, a child could choke on the packaging in the shape of a small ball when trying to open it with its teeth.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71-1 and EN 71-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 11/04/2019
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 11/04/2019
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