EU Safety Gate · Report-2023-25
Paint stamp
The product has excessive concentrations of methylisothiazolinone (MI), methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and formaldehyde (measured values: 40.3 mg/kg, 29.3 mg/kg and 509 mg/kg, respectively).MI, MCI and formaldehyde are strong sensitisers and can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. Moreover, the foam of the ink pad tears easily, a small child may put the foam in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
- Published
- 23 June 2023
- Notifying authority
- France
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
Check the authority measure and original alert.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): The seller has been removed from the Rakuten site.. Date of entry into force: 13/02/2023 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. Date of entry into force: 13/02/2023 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Blocking of other advertisements using EAN barcodes and the product fiche. Date of entry into force: 13/02/2023
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/01397/23
Classification
- Category
- Toys
- Risk type
- Chemical, Choking
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
Product description
6 foam pads soaked with finger paint. Product sold online, in particular via Rakuten France.