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Toy slime New arrival “Fruit crystal mud” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0055/19
Summary
The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value up to 1917 mg/kg).Due to its characteristic form, colour, appearance and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. This may lead a small child to put the product in the mouth, which could cause the kid to swallow the slime.Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging their reproductive…
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Product
Toy slime — New arrival
- Brand
- New arrival
- Name / model
- Fruit crystal mud · Order N0 9273606
- Batch number(s)
- 4 029069 781176
- Category
- Toys
- Single wrapped small plastic jar depicting a slice of fruit (kiwi, lemon, lime, orange or watermelon). The jar contains slime, in a different colour depending on the fruit, with glitter in it. The product is sold in a set of 24 units with a cardboard label.
What is the risk?
- The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value up to 1917 mg/kg).Due to its characteristic form, colour, appearance and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. This may lead a small child to put the product in the mouth, which could cause the kid to swallow the slime.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 Safety Directive, the Food Imitating Products Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 15/04/2019
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 16/04/2019
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