Unknown · Set Acquerelli ('Set of water colours')

The total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria is too high (measured value up to 600000 cfu/ml), and Pseudomonas putida is detected. There is a risk of contracting infections as the colour may come into contact with the mouth, hands or eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.

Published: 27 January 2017
Notifying authority: Italy
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Date of entry into force: 20/12/2016

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0079/17
Model: Ref. 12467
Batch: 8021029764676
Check-digit validated barcodes: 8021029764676

Classification

Category: Toys
Risk type: Microbiological
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Set of 8 x 3-ml paint pots with caps + a paintbrush; supplied in a small case.