CRYSTAL
| Alert Number | A11/0019/18 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Published | 23 February 2018 |
Risk Description
The product lacks information on the type of chemicals used in the set, as well as instructions for use and appropriate warnings in the national language. Users do not have the necessary information for safe use of the product. Also, the protective equipment does not include eye protection.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-4.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 07/12/2017Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 07/12/2017
Product Description
Crystal growing set consisting of crystal mass in a plastic bag, protective gloves and instruction sheet, sold in a plastic tub with a lid.