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Toy slime BARREL-O-SLIME — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0678/18
Summary
The product contains boron (measured value: 3871 mg/kg). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging the reproductive system.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
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Product
Toy slime — BARREL-O-SLIME
- Brand
- BARREL-O-SLIME
- Name / model
- MT1978
- Category
- Toys
- Black toy slime, packed in black plastic barrel (height: 4.5 cm, diameter: 4 cm), wrapped with transparent plastic film. Sold in a promotion box (30 pieces).
What is the risk?
- The product contains boron (measured value: 3871 mg/kg). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging the reproductive system.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
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: 02/04/2018
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 02/04/2018
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