Paints – water colours
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0150/07 |
| Brand | Golden water colours |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Slovenia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Item No 180 |
| Published | 16 February 2007 |
Risk Description
This product poses a risk of poisoning to children because black, brown, red and yellow colours contain excessive amounts of lead. The amount of lead was between 770 and 3500 mg/kg, while the limit value set out by the standard is 90 mg/kg.This product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the importerDate of entry into force: Unknown