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Ammy Glow Butter Slime Kit (Pack of 20) sold via Amazon — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalSold on AmazonSep 9, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Ammy Glow Butter Slime Kit (Pack of 20) sold via Amazon — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as the yellow-coloured slime contains excess concentrations of boron. The sample was found to contain 719 ± 137mg/kg of boron, which exceeds the maximum permissible concentration of 300mg/kg. Digestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging their reproductive system. Additionally, the plastic ‘lolly’ accessory contains Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) at a level greater than 1.0 ± 0.08%. This exceeds the specified maximum limit of 0.1% by mass of the plasticised material, as the sum of the four phthalates. Phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. A required marking was found to be missing from the toy itself. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 or the REACH Regulations 2008.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

A plastic pink tub with light blue lid containing 18 slime pots and decorative accessories including plastic cake cases and decorations.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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