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Toy experimental set “CRYSTAL” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0019/18
Summary
The product lacks information on the type of chemicals used in the set, as well as instructions for use and appropriate warnings in the national language. Users do not have the necessary information for safe use of the product. Also, the protective equipment does not include eye protection.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-4.
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Product
Toy experimental set
- Name / model
- CRYSTAL
- Batch number(s)
- 7300009702152
- Category
- Toys
- Crystal growing set consisting of crystal mass in a plastic bag, protective gloves and instruction sheet, sold in a plastic tub with a lid.
What is the risk?
- The product lacks information on the type of chemicals used in the set, as well as instructions for use and appropriate warnings in the national language. Users do not have the necessary information for safe use of the product. Also, the protective equipment does not include eye protection.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-4.
Measures taken
- 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: 07/12/2017
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 07/12/2017
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