Air Drying Modelling Clay

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Photo of recalled product: Air Drying Modelling Clay
Alert NumberINFO/0108/19
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryUnited Kingdom
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published4 October 2019

Risk Description

The migration of boron from the yellow clay is too high (measured value: 1777 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 the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 21/08/2019

Product Description

Air drying modelling clays of different colours. Marketed for parents to make keepsakes of the imprints on their baby's hands and feet. The product could also be used by children in play. The product was also sold online (i.e. via eBAY).

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