Watercolours
| Alert Number | SR/02464/25 |
| Brand | Sostrene Grene |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 4 July 2025 |
Risk Description
The migration of lead from the paint is too high (measured value up to 5.5 mg/kg). Lead is harmful to children as it can lead to developmental neurotoxicity. It accumulates in the body and may also affect their future progeny when breast-fed or unborn. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive nor with the REACH Regulation or the European standard EN 71-3.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 22/05/2025
Product Description
Plastic box containing twelve watercolour paints and one paint brush.