EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy slime Tasso “Masa” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01355/20
Summary
The migration of boron from the toy is too high (measured value up to 1208 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 REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Toy slime available in various colours.
What is the risk?
- The migration of boron from the toy is too high (measured value up to 1208 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 REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 22/09/2020
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