EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy slime “CRYSTAL MUD, SLIME Z KULKAMI” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03714/24
Summary
The migration of boron from the toy is too high (measured 780 mg/kg). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-3.
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Product
Toy slime
- Name / model
- CRYSTAL MUD, SLIME Z KULKAMI · BPLA8988
- Batch number(s)
- 7163
- Barcode
- 5904326448988
- Category
- Toys
- Slime toy in green colour.
What is the risk?
- The migration of boron from the toy is too high (measured 780 mg/kg). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 27/09/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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