EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy slime — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00072/21
Summary
The toy contains an excessive amount of 2-methylisothiazolin-3(2H)-one (MI), (measured value up to 7.9 mg/kg). This substance can cause eye and skin irritation, burns and are toxic. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Toy slime
- Name / model
- BDD: 12/2019; Lot# 0151843
- Category
- Toys
- Toy slime in tiny package shaped like a ghost.
What is the risk?
- The toy contains an excessive amount of 2-methylisothiazolin-3(2H)-one (MI), (measured value up to 7.9 mg/kg). This substance can cause eye and skin irritation, burns and are toxic. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 01/02/2020
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 01/02/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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