Watercolours

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Watercolours
Alert NumberSR/02464/25
BrandSostrene Grene
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published4 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.

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