Toy slime
| Alert Number | A12/01399/23 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Croatia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 23 June 2023 |
Risk Description
The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value: up to 1061 mg/kg). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging their reproductive systems. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-3.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 18/06/2023Type 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: 18/04/2023Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 18/04/2023Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 18/06/2023
Product Description
Toy slime in a green rabbit-shaped container.