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Recall A12/02651/23 — 4 Tubes de peinture aux doigts lavables

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · France · 2023-11-03 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/02651/23
Date of alert
2023-11-03
Country / jurisdiction
France
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Chemical
Brand
Crayola
Product category
Toys
Product type
Finger paints
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
071662114763
Reported risk: The product contains formaldehyde (measured value up to 0.072% by weight), which is forbidden in finger paints. Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. It also contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured value: 0.00068%), which is also forbidden in finger paints. Dermal contact with MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-7.
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10010571

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