EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy slime “Crystal slime” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00151/24
Summary
The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value up to 1200 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 nor with the European standard EN 71-3.
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Product
Toy slime
- Name / model
- Crystal slime · 211231133638042002, DYY80427864CL, F02A24G7-04
- Category
- Toys
- Transparent slime in a jar. The lid has a sticker with an orange fish on green background. Product sold online, in particular via Joom.
What is the risk?
- The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value up to 1200 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 nor with the European standard EN 71-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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