EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy make-up set JOFRIKA “Aqua kinder-schmink-set - Butterfly” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02199/25
Summary
The toy has an excessive amount of aluminium (measured value up to 18717 mg/kg) and chromium (measured value up to 7056 mg/kg). Aluminium is toxic for children if ingested. Chromium (VI) can cause cancer, is sensitising and can trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, the REACH Regulation nor with the European standard EN 71-3.
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Product
- Toy make-up set with four colours and a black brush.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2025-05-0241
What is the risk?
- The toy has an excessive amount of aluminium (measured value up to 18717 mg/kg) and chromium (measured value up to 7056 mg/kg). Aluminium is toxic for children if ingested. Chromium (VI) can cause cancer, is sensitising and can trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, the REACH Regulation nor with the European standard EN 71-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 02/06/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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