Toy slime
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0338/19 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Cyprus |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 22 February 2019 |
Risk Description
The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value: 533 mg/kg). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging their reproductive systemThe 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 04/12/2018
Product Description
Toy slime in yellow or orange colour sold in a transparent plastic container in the shape of a bear's head, with a yellow lid. The slime contains little plastic shapes.