EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy make-up set MalPlay “Beautiful cosmetics” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00489/24
Summary
The toy has an excessive amount of aluminium (measured value; up to 9172 mg/kg) and copper (measured value: up to 960 mg/kg). Aluminium is toxic for children if ingested. Copper can cause liver and kidney damage and might affect fertility. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-3.
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Product
- Toy make-up set which consists of a plastic foldable palette for eye shadows, lip glosses and blushes.
What is the risk?
- The toy has an excessive amount of aluminium (measured value; up to 9172 mg/kg) and copper (measured value: up to 960 mg/kg). Aluminium is toxic for children if ingested. Copper can cause liver and kidney damage and might affect fertility. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 25/01/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 25/01/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 25/01/2024
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