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B&G International Pate Peteuse toy slime — chemical risk

EU Safety GateOther risk levelsChemicalOct 18, 2019
Photo from the official notice: B&G International Pate Peteuse toy slime — chemical risk

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Hazard

The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value up to 469 mg/kg, yellow slime; 573 mg/kg orange slime). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging the reproductive system.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Other (18/07/2019)
  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Retailer (18/07/2019)

Product description

Toy slime in plastic containers; the colours yellow and orange are affected.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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